{"id":8832,"date":"2022-07-13T06:35:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8832"},"modified":"2022-07-13T06:35:04","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:35:04","slug":"what-are-thumbnails-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-thumbnails-on-youtube","title":{"rendered":"What Are Thumbnails on YouTube?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef43f894b58\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef43f894b58\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef43f894b58\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-thumbnails-on-youtube\/#What_Are_Thumbnails_on_YouTube\" title=\"What Are Thumbnails on YouTube?\">What Are Thumbnails on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-thumbnails-on-youtube\/#Image_preview\" title=\"Image preview\">Image preview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-thumbnails-on-youtube\/#Branding\" title=\"Branding\">Branding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-thumbnails-on-youtube\/#Color\" title=\"Color\">Color<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-thumbnails-on-youtube\/#Title\" title=\"Title\">Title<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-are-thumbnails-on-youtube\/#Cost\" title=\"Cost\">Cost<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Thumbnails_on_YouTube\"><\/span>What Are Thumbnails on YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"what are thumbnails on youtube\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/faR1VsG.jpg\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not familiar with YouTube thumbnails, you&#8217;re in for a big surprise. Among the most important elements of this video format are the image preview, branding, color, and title. If you&#8217;re unsure of what these elements mean, this article will provide an explanation. By the end of this article, you&#8217;ll know what these elements are and how to make the most of them. It&#8217;s time to start optimizing your video&#8217;s thumbnails!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Image_preview\"><\/span>Image preview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to see an image preview of a YouTube video, you can use the tool below. If you&#8217;re using a computer, you can right-click on the thumbnail and choose &#8216;Save image as&#8217;. If you&#8217;re using a mobile device, you can tap the screen to view the HTML source of the video. Otherwise, you can try right-clicking on the video thumbnail and selecting &#8216;Download&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>To create an eye-catching image preview, first make sure you know the maximum upload size. The limit for a thumbnail is two megabytes, so anything larger will get rejected. Choose a format such as JPG, PNG, GIF, or BMP. HEIC, or High-Efficiency Image Format, is not accepted. If you want to upload a HEIC image, you&#8217;ll need to convert it to a JPG file before uploading it to YouTube.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Branding\"><\/span>Branding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A YouTube thumbnail is a valuable opportunity to boost visual branding. Videos with a face in the thumbnail stand out more in search results. Not only does it give users a visual cue about the content of the video, it also adds to your branding efforts. While your channel name and icon are tiny in the search results, visitors will easily recognize you if you have a face in the thumbnail. Make sure to incorporate your logo into the thumbnail if possible.<\/p>\n<p>While creating your thumbnail, keep in mind that viewers will consume content on different devices. Make sure the thumbnail is the same way across devices, and makes the point across all mediums. Do not overdo it, or viewers will migrate to another, more accessible thumbnail. Make sure your thumbnails are aesthetically pleasing and convey your brand&#8217;s voice. If they are difficult to read or hard to navigate, they will likely not click on them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Color\"><\/span>Color<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The color of the thumbnails on your YouTube videos should reflect your brand identity. Use a color that matches other marketing channels. The color of your thumbnails on YouTube should be bright and vibrant, which will draw your viewer&#8217;s attention and create a positive impact on the overall click-through rate. Brighter colors trigger a positive emotional reaction in your viewers, which increases your click-through rate. Brighter images are more likely to trigger an emotional response than those with dull colors.<\/p>\n<p>The font that you choose for your thumbnails should be relevant to your video&#8217;s theme. Make it easy to read. Avoid using script fonts as these can be confusing and difficult to read on thumbnails. Additionally, you can also change the font used for the title. For example, serif fonts convey a formal, traditional style, while sans-serif fonts communicate a more modern attitude. For more fun, use colorful backgrounds for your YouTube thumbnails.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Title\"><\/span>Title<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While YouTube offers several options for creating a video thumbnail, customizing one is recommended for the best results. Customizing your thumbnails is more advantageous because it allows you to sell your content, yourself, and your video. When choosing a YouTube thumbnail, make sure it is easy to read and relates to the video. The ideal aspect ratio is 16:9.<\/p>\n<p>The title of your thumbnails on YouTube should immediately convey information about the content of your video, rather than leaving the viewer guessing as to what the video is about. Smart call-outs will intrigue viewers and increase YouTube views. Use consistent themes or colors to distinguish your videos. Having a consistent theme will also help fans recognize your videos. If your thumbnails are too similar, your audience may not notice your video&#8217;s content.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost\"><\/span>Cost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to the cost of YouTube thumbnails, you may be surprised at how little it costs. Most thumbnails do not take too long to design, and you can even make your own. Some professional youtubers even hire a full-time graphics designer to take care of this for them. However, there are many benefits to hiring a professional to create your thumbnails. Not only does it save you money, but you also get a professional image, and the best thumbnails on YouTube are always the most engaging and clickable.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most important benefits of having a good thumbnail is that it can help you get more views. YouTube rewards content that answers a viewer&#8217;s question. A well-designed thumbnail is a great way to engage viewers. If your thumbnail doesn&#8217;t entice them to watch the rest of your video, you&#8217;ll likely see a higher bounce rate. But there&#8217;s a solution! Here&#8217;s how to make your thumbnails more eye-catching and effective.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are Thumbnails on YouTube? If you&#8217;re not familiar with YouTube thumbnails, you&#8217;re in for a big surprise. Among the most important elements of this video format are the image preview, branding, color, and title. If you&#8217;re unsure of what these elements mean, this article will provide an explanation. 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