{"id":8862,"date":"2022-07-13T06:35:21","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8862"},"modified":"2022-07-13T06:35:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:35:21","slug":"how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Thumbnail 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-6a6f945f00e87\" 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-6a6f945f00e87\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6f945f00e87\" ><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\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube\/#How_to_Change_Thumbnail_on_YouTube\" title=\"How to Change Thumbnail on YouTube\">How to Change Thumbnail on YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube\/#Video_thumbnails_are_the_greeting_cards_of_YouTube_videos\" title=\"Video thumbnails are the greeting cards of YouTube videos\">Video thumbnails are the greeting cards of YouTube videos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube\/#You_can_edit_them_after_uploading_them\" title=\"You can edit them after uploading them\">You can edit them after uploading them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube\/#You_can_add_text_borders_and_icons\" title=\"You can add text, borders, and icons\">You can add text, borders, and icons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube\/#You_can_AB_test_your_custom_thumbnails\" title=\"You can AB test your custom thumbnails\">You can AB test your custom thumbnails<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Thumbnail_on_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Change Thumbnail on YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/urAJKXx.jpg\" alt=\"how to change thumbnail on youtube\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever wondered how to change your thumbnail on YouTube, you&#8217;re not alone. Quite a few videos fail to generate traffic simply because of their poor thumbnails. Most average YouTube users don&#8217;t click on videos based on their title, but will click on a video with an appealing thumbnail. To increase the number of views on your video, use a high-quality thumbnail. Ideally, it should be 1280&#215;720 pixels, in a JPG, GIF, or PNG, and be no more than 640 pixels. Anything bigger will be rejected by YouTube.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_thumbnails_are_the_greeting_cards_of_YouTube_videos\"><\/span>Video thumbnails are the greeting cards of YouTube videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Besides the title and description, video thumbnails are the most prominent feature of your videos. You can change this image with ease. To change the thumbnail of your YouTube video, follow the instructions below. Open your computer and find the image file that you want to use. Click &#8220;Done&#8221; when the upload is completed. Make sure that the image is the proper template size. You can also upload your own image.<\/p>\n<p>One of the best ways to increase the number of views on your YouTube videos is to create a custom thumbnail. Although subscribers can&#8217;t judge the quality of your content before watching, custom thumbnails can help them decide whether or not to watch your video. Use images from your video or descriptive words to attract viewers. Remember not to use clickbait in your video thumbnails; instead, highlight your best features. The best way to create a custom thumbnail is to study your competitors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_edit_them_after_uploading_them\"><\/span>You can edit them after uploading them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many YouTube videos have unappealing thumbnails. Sometimes they are blurry and feature awkward facial expressions. There are ways to fix these problems and make your videos stand out. Below are some tips. Use the correct image size for YouTube thumbnails and test them to determine how well they will perform. If your thumbnail is too small, people may not click on your video. Make sure the image size matches the dimensions of your video.<\/p>\n<p>Try to make the thumbnails as clear and informative as possible. Don&#8217;t leave your audience guessing what your video is about. People often search for answers to specific questions when they visit a YouTube channel. Big channels can get away with not showing the answer in the thumbnail, because they already have a large following of viewers. However, if you want your video to be discovered by new viewers, you should use the thumbnails to give potential customers more information about your video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_add_text_borders_and_icons\"><\/span>You can add text, borders, and icons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to personalize your thumbnail image, you can do so using a program called Pixellab. This app enables you to customize text colors, size, location, and rotation. You can even incorporate your branding or use a custom font. You should also consider the contrast and use of bright colors in your thumbnail image. To add more impact to your thumbnail image, you can also include your video title.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube thumbnails are small and often use close-up shots so users can see more details about the image. Make sure to take a moment to capture a spontaneous expression, as the thumbnail will appear in front of viewers. If you&#8217;re using an image of a person, choose a still image of them paused at a moment of expression. Also, avoid putting spoilers in your thumbnail, since it will be changed later.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_AB_test_your_custom_thumbnails\"><\/span>You can AB test your custom thumbnails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many ways to improve your YouTube thumbnails. You can start by studying the videos with the highest click-through rates. Look for any common elements. Then, redesign your thumbnails to make them more appealing to your audience. And don&#8217;t forget to re-test your new videos at least a month after you&#8217;ve posted them. Here are some tips to improve your YouTube thumbnails:<\/p>\n<p>You can AB test your YouTube thumbnails with a tool like TubeBuddy. TubeBuddy will run tests until you get a statistically significant result. It can also run more than one test per permutation. Whether you want to increase your click-through rate or decrease the average watch time, TubeBuddy will run several tests. You can design and test three different YouTube thumbnails and see which one converts better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Change Thumbnail on YouTube If you&#8217;ve ever wondered how to change your thumbnail on YouTube, you&#8217;re not alone. Quite a few videos fail to generate traffic simply because of their poor thumbnails. 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