- You’ve uploaded a YouTube video
- And you want to change the thumbnail
- To a specific picture
Over here, we’ll teach you how to select a custom thumbnail when uploading a video.
Related: Daily custom thumbnail upload limit reached.
How to Add a Custom YouTube Thumbnail
To add a custom YouTube thumbnail, you need to verify your account with a phone number. Proceed to upload the video and click “Custom Thumbnail” to select your image.
A. Computer
- Open YouTube Studio → Upload your video;
- Click Upload Thumbnail;
- Locate the thumbnail image in your computer → Select it;
- Click NEXT → Save progress.
You can then upload the video with the custom thumbnail.
B. Mobile
- Download & Open YouTube Studio
- Tap + > Upload your video
- In the top-left corner, Image + > Select the image
- Tap Change
- Finish uploading the video
Official YouTube Studio download links: Google Play & App Store.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you add a custom thumbnail to a YouTube Short?
Yes, you can add a custom thumbnail to a YouTube Short. When you’re uploading your Short, you’ll see an option to choose a thumbnail.
- Select the pencil icon near the thumbnail area
- You’ll be able to select/change the image for your thumbnail
2. Can you use any image as a thumbnail on YouTube?
Sure, you can use a wide range of images as thumbnails on YouTube, but there are a few rules.
- The image must follow YouTube’s community guidelines: nothing inappropriate/misleading.
- It’s gotta be your own creation or something you have the rights to use.
No grabbing images off the internet that aren’t free to use.
Note: Your thumbnail needs to follow the YouTube Thumbnail Size Guidelines.
Conclusion
This is everything to know about uploading custom thumbnails on YouTube!
Thank you for reading this,
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