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When uploading a video to YouTube, the system automatically selects a random image from the video content to serve as the representative Thumbnail. This is the image that viewers will see first when looking at your video from search results or suggestions.
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If you feel the visuals are not attractive enough, you can personally customize your YouTube video Thumbnail on PC following the instructions below.
Standard Size and Resolution for YouTube Thumbnails:
- Maximum size of 1280x720 pixels (Minimum width of 640 pixels)
- Images in JPG, GIF, or PNG format.
- File size not exceeding 2 MB.
- Preferably use a 16:9 aspect ratio frame.
Additionally, choose images that clearly depict your video content, avoiding any controversial or policy-violating visuals on YouTube.
Guide to Changing YouTube Video Thumbnail
Step 1: Open your web browser on your computer.
Step 2:Go to the YouTube homepage and Sign in to your account.
Step 3: Click on your Profile icon at the top right corner of the screen and select YouTube Studio.
Step 4: Click on the Videos tab in the left-hand menu.
Step 5: Under Videos on your channel, find and click on the video you want to change the Thumbnail for.
Scenario 1: Changing an Existing YouTube Video Thumbnail
In the Thumbnail section, you select the Thumbnail image automatically generated by YouTube from your video content. Then, click Save to finish.
Scenario 2: Creating Your Own Thumbnail for YouTube Video
- Note:
- To select and upload a different image as your YouTube video Thumbnail, your account needs to be verified.
Step 1: Also in the Thumbnail section, choose Upload Thumbnail.
Step 2:Select the Thumbnail image pre-made on your computer, then click Open.
Step 3: Finally, press Save for YouTube to remember your settings.
Having a good Thumbnail image significantly enhances user engagement and video views. Therefore, Mytour advises you to change your own YouTube video Thumbnail instead of using the default one. If you prefer high-quality YouTube video Thumbnail images, you can refer to Mytour's previous guides.
YouTube is a social network with numerous videos being uploaded every hour, every day, covering various fields. You can download YouTube videos on both computer and phone to watch offline, saving 4G data usage. Various methods to download YouTube videos have been shared in our previous articles.
