How To Make a YouTube Thumbnail - Easy & Free (UPDATED!)

Learn how to make a KZbin thumbnail! We'll share the top KZbin thumbnail maker apps, design tips, size & more so your videos get clicks & KZbin views.
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Timestamps:
00:00 How To Make a KZbin Thumbnail
01:02 How to Grab a Photo From Video
02:04 Canva Thumbnail Tutorial
03:49 How to Add a Gradient Background in Canva
05:00 How to Add a Photo in Canva
05:28 How to Remove a Photo Background in Canva
06:12 How to Remove a Photo Background on iPhone
07:00 Canva Pricing
07:27 How to Color Grade in Canva
08:51 How to Add a Shape in Canva
09:50 How to Add Text in Canva
12:41 How to Add Graphic Elements in Canva
15:33 How to Add Logos in Canva
16:11 How to Save & Download Photos in Canva
16:50 How to Upload a Thumbnail on KZbin
17:13 How to Have Thumbnails that Rank on KZbin
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-- How to Make a Thumbnail for KZbin Videos - Easy & Free! --
Wondering how to get more views on KZbin? Your thumbnails are an excellent place to start! KZbin thumbnails are one of the most important AND overlooked elements of KZbin optimization.
You might have the world’s best KZbin video but if it doesn’t have a clickable video thumbnail, no one will click it and the video will get zero views! That’s why you need an attractive thumbnail that instantly grabs your viewers attention.
Thankfully there are some awesome free thumbnail maker apps that will help you create a custom KZbin thumbnail design that gets the click!
In this video, we'll cover how to make thumbnails WITHOUT Photoshop using free & easy KZbin thumbnail maker apps.
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[@PrimalVideo]

❓What do you use to create thumbnails? Let me know 👇

[@LuxuryBeautyWithKenisha]

I use Canva Pro! 👍

[@BEVERLYPRINCESS90210]

How to change thumbnail after it's uploaded

[@ContinentalKrish]

I use Canva. My thumbnails created on Canva Free version are also impressive, atleast for me. 😄

[@PrimalVideo]

@@LuxuryBeautyWithKenisha Nice!

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@sad mokey We have tutorials on that on this channel :)

[@physicsforstudents]

Here comes the best KZbin teacher. Always clean, to the point and most importantly very detailed tutorial. Thank you Justin Brown. You are the best ❤️❤️

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[@huseyin552]

Hello. I can make you free video cover art with canva pro

[@solomonayo]

To all the small channel out there, I hope that we attain a great level of our KZbin success before the year runs out. Let's keep pushing. I'm rooting for you all

[@mediaapps]

These guys deserve ALL the success that comes their way.

[@michaeldesiano]

The video is great, packed and fast moving. The cut out background using iOS is a mindblower, so simple.

[@mamapers18]

Thank you so much for always teaching us. I’m new to youtube and I have learned a lot and still learning. Keep the videos coming.

[@PrimalVideo]

Sure will, you're welcome! 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@Tranquil-Mind-Healthy-Bo-vv1dl]

I did it, I followed your steps and now have my first youtube thumbnail. Your the best.

[@PrimalVideo]

Well done 👏 - Hazel, PV Team

[@fitnessoverfifty-suncoastfit]

Thank you for making this updated video - so helpful!! 😀

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - so glad it helped 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@travel-warrior]

Excellent video, this puts it all into perspective in an easy to follow format that works like magic, thanks for the info Justin

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, glad you liked it 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@rosecoloredglasses-logan]

Great video, Justin! Although I actually enjoy creating my own thumbnails through photoshop - you have given me a lot of ideas. Plus, one of your previous videos about thumbnails helped me to transform my original and not so visible thumbnails to something more inviting. Of course, there is always room for improvement and I hope to keep getting better. I appreciate you and your extremely helpful information! 😎😍😇

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks - so glad you found value in our content! 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

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[@humanbodyacademy]

THANKS YOU SO MUCH BRO! Simple and straight to the point . 😇👍🏾

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - glad you liked it! 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@mykitchenandbeyond3024]

Awesome videos! I've learned a lot from your tutorials. Thank you Justin!

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks - great to hear that! 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@sir.shreddington]

Your tutorials are the best! This is my goto channel for all questions on content creation. Thanks!

[@PrimalVideo]

So awesome to hear it Jason - Hazel, PV Team

[@Philipk65]

That was a very easy to follow video, thanks Justin.

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome, you're welcome Philip! 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@ArashiTheStorm1000]

Amazing video! Learned a lot and I'm now applying what you've taught me! Thanks a million!!😁

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem - wishing you all the best 😃 - Hazel, PV Team

[@subarobert1317]

Love the making coffee and chatting with Lamb. Thumbnail picture is attractive. Looking forward to day 2 🏍️🏍️

[@Gareth.W]

Awesome video. So many useful tips!

[@juliocaliman]

Awesome, as always Justin!

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, Julio! - Hazel, PV Team

[@karenpuschmann4157]

Great tutorial thankyou for putting the time into your presentations they are truly appreciated

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, Karen - glad you enjoyed it! - Hazel, PV Team

[@cherrysdollshop]

This was really needed. Super Thank you Justin🎉🎉🎉

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome! 😃 - Hazel, PV Team

[@katsnoveladventures1863]

Thanks, Justin! You are always super helpful. 😊

[@PrimalVideo]

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[@freezone123]

Thank you Justin for always giving us the best content. You are truly an inspiration

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - so glad you always found value in our content! 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@huseyin552]

Hello. If you want, I can make cover pictures for you for free. Please contact me.

[@aidenn_yt]

thank you so much! i will probably use it in the future!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome! 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@premiumgold6802]

The best YT teacher. Thank you.

[@PrimalVideo]

Wow, that's awesome to hear! 🙏 - Hazel, PV Team

[@dementianinja]

Very helpful video! Thanks, Justin!

[@PrimalVideo]

Glad we're able to help - you're welcome! 🙏 - Hazel, PV Team

[@dinilifestyleamerica]

Yay! I am still learning and thank you for this info but unfortunately I am still Phonto but will try to upload this canvas thank you

[@annspires8380]

Thank you! I needed this.

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, Ann - Hazel, PV Team

[@lxghostxl]

Thank you very much mate, best video i found about how to use canvas, straight to the point with great tips !

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, glad you found it useful 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@hashtagjustadad5110]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@PrimalVideo]

Glad you found ti here, cheers - Hazel, PV Team

[@MikeJones-Who]

Easily the absolute best video on how to create a KZbin Thumbnail. Great job.

[@PrimalVideo]

So awesome to hear it. Thanks! - Hazel, PV Team

[@avpgraphicswraps3894]

Bro, literally the simplest, most 1,2,3 instructions ive found on how to make and download a thumbnail to youtube...i subscribeed ecause you were amazing bro....ty

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, great to have you here 😀 - Hazel, PV Team

[@pieceofparadise9338]

Extremely helpful. Thank you

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome - glad we're able to help 🙏 - Hazel, PV Team

[@tashmina441]

You make it look easy

[@user-Meth2008]

It is very clear to understand. thank you.

[@PrimalVideo]

That's great, you're welcome! 😃 - Hazel, PV Team

[@EatorCookwithAnn]

Wow, Thank you so much Justin!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, Ann! - Hazel, PV Team

[@justmarian139]

thank you so much very helpful☺️

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, Marian 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@arafatcc822]

Thank you so much Justin, it was helpfull and easy to learn.

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - glad you found it helpful 🙏 - Hazel, PV Team

[@DrFumblesSenpai]

I am so happy I found you video! I have been using another site for my thumbnails, and not only have they gotten expensive but it is a hassle whenever I try to cancel. Told myself it's time to find a new one. Thanks so much! Subbed!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, great to have you here 😃 - Hazel, PV Team

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First at top here 💪

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice! - Hazel, PV Team

[@unclemony5939]

You were born for this Justin, thanks bro.

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@prestigepropertymedia007]

Another grand slam by Justin! I'm preparing a series of short videos on real estate marketing media to post on KZbin. Where to go to find how to build a thumbnail??? Justin has the juice! Thank you again for delivering delightful and usable content!!!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, so glad you found what you need here 😀 - Hazel, PV Team

[@TechFit360]

You're Awesome Man!!!! So easy even I can do it! Whoot Whoot!!!

[@PrimalVideo]

Cool, cheers! 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@KalanardTV]

Thanks. Very informative! ❤

[@PrimalVideo]

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[@vmmovierecap2936]

thank you sir justin, for being a blessing to everyone.

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - have a great day! - Hazel, PV Team

[@TravellingTorunn]

That was brilliant! Thank you 😊👍

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome, you're welcome! 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@foxsylvester]

simple content in your video, easy to follow along. ty

[@PrimalVideo]

Great - glad you liked it 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@myvision881]

Great job man . I like the way you make so easy

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, glad you liked it - Hazel, PV Team

[@BlakkMelk]

Thanks for all the help - I appreciate it :)

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem, glad we're able to help - Hazel, PV Team

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Love this ❤

[@PrimalVideo]

Cheers! 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@nadeemshareefofficial]

Simply Excellent video. Thanks

[@PrimalVideo]

Sounds great, cheers 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@karenb9517]

This was very helpful!

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, thanks Karen - Hazel, PV Team

[@LilCraftyNook]

This gave me a great idea for my next thumbnail!! 😄 Thanks!

[@PrimalVideo]

Amazing, all the best! 😃 - Hazel, PV Team

[@Seetheworld8]

Thank you for the easy instructions.

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@LouisKoster]

Excellent video, Justin. I learned a lot and made my first KZbin Thumbnail

[@PrimalVideo]

Well done, Dr Louis 😃 - Hazel, PV Team

[@cc-qc5pj]

You saved my life!!!!!!!

[@CardinalGarden]

Just started a KZbin channel let’s see where it takes me ❗Wanted to say thank you because this is genuinely the most helpful tutorial I've ever seen. ❗

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - so glad it helped 🙏 - Hazel, PV Team

[@spoidermon631]

Justin brown is my number 1 teacher on youtube. You're really helpful to me to became pro editor. Thank you Justin can't wait Learn new things to come. Teacher.

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - great to hear that 😃 - Hazel, PV Team

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You're such an amazing teacher!

[@PrimalVideo]

Thank you so much 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@allthingstosh]

Thanks😊 this was really helpful

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, glad you found it helpful Thanks - Hazel, PV Team

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King of explaining ❤️

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, cheers - Hazel, PV Team

[@suyinshares]

TQSM God bless you! I am a canva newbie. Great video - clear and precise!

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem, glad you liked it 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@ItsCupcake1016]

Thank you so much now I know what to do!

[@PrimalVideo]

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[@elbori66]

Thank you.

[@prasan_ale]

Very insightful .....I loved the video

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, glad you liked it - Hazel, PV Team

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Thank you so much for an excellent video full of helpful information

[@PrimalVideo]

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Thank you so much, you vlog it easy

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem, Katrin - Hazel, PV Team

[@Immortal22]

This is so perfect! I'm super excited to start using these tools I just got monetized so I want to be able to up my game when it comes to making my videos and making thumbnails for my videos cuz so far my thumbnails aren't all that but with these tools I can make my phone nails look more presentable thanks so much for this tutorial it's very helpful!

[@PrimalVideo]

So glad it helped - all the best 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@huseyin552]

I can do it for you for free, so you can make money, sir.

[@ladylydia4921]

JUSTIN BROWN!!!!!!! You are a LIFE SAVER! Thank YOU soooo much for creating this video! Im really just getting started with sharing my passion. Whenever I create a video, it looks sooo plain! Lol I see so many nice videos and thumbnails created and I just feel bad sometimes because of how mine looks. So I’m going to try and create using your steps on here. Im sure I will be reverting back to your video MANY times so im sure your views will grow tremendously! 😂 Thanks again for helping those like me!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - all the best with your thumbnails 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@ladylydia4921]

@@PrimalVideo I'm struggling; thanks!! trying to learn how to transfer the videos to the Canva, then to KZbin.

[@huseyin552]

hello ladyly. I'm sure you're doing it to an excellent level. That's how I felt when I first did it, but I don't feel that way now. but if you want i can make you cover images for free

[@LucyLu70]

Thanks for this informative video. I am unable to remove the background on my iPhone im on 16.1.1 which update are you running on your iPhone?

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[@huseyin552]

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[@cyginvlog]

Thank you for sharing knowledge sir God bless us and more power.

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - have a great day! - Hazel, PV Team

[@Doggo207]

Thank you for the thumbnails now I learned how to makes thumbnail in a video

[@PrimalVideo]

That's great - so glad you learned from it! 😃 - Hazel, PV Team

[@TextbookDota]

easy to understand vid, thanks bud

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome, you're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@autoweldandpaintingfabrication]

VERY GREAT IDEA IDOL,THUMBS UP!

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, glad you liked it 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@RonsVideo]

Very good Video with great ideas it helped a lot!

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome, great to hear that - Hazel, PV Team

[@maggycastex]

Thanks!😍

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@LAJenk]

You are my "go to guy/channel." Thank you again.

[@PrimalVideo]

Great to hear that, Rodney - Hazel, PV Team

[@Banditmanuk]

Again a very interesting vid. It's definitely noticeable that you get more views with a better thumbnail.

[@PrimalVideo]

That's right, it's part of the criteria! 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@elijahtorri]

This video helped me soooo freaking much

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, so glad it helped 🙏 - Hazel, PV Team

[@Flairbagsoflagos]

Thank you so much 😊

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, have a great day - Hazel, PV Team

[@joyoffilming9500]

#awesome tutorial - worked like a breeze!

[@shen3998]

Great teacher 👍👍

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks - Hazel, PV Team

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Fantastic steps!

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, Laurie - Hazel, PV Team

[@GOBGOLF]

I always feel an in between feeling of being unique with thumbnails versus copying or being too similar to other golf content creators thumbnails. I lean towards unique. Side comment I still use free Pixel Lab from your prior videos recommendations. Thanks. Thoughts?

[@FinancialLiteracyLab]

Cool video. Thanks 😊

[@PrimalVideo]

Glad you enjoyed it, cheers 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@Oakmountain82]

Thank you Sensei

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@Bikuta-San]

Thank you soooooo much

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@htsawyercs1420]

Thanks Justin. I made my first thumb nail today.

[@PrimalVideo]

Well done, cheers 😃 - Hazel, PV Team

[@Dinducrochet]

Thank you ❤

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@MyStutteringLife]

Great video!! I'm learning to make more exciting thumbnails since mine are not that clickable. Thanks

[@PrimalVideo]

So glad you enjoyed it - all the best! 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@leelowell]

Hi Justin - what version of iphone (or IOS) do you need to get the background removal feature you highlighted? I tried on my iphone and couldn't do that. Thank you. Great video!

[@huseyin552]

Hello. I can make you a professional youtube thumbnail as you want for free. this applies to instagram and other videos my friend

[@URMentalHealth-SaludMental]

Thanks for your videos. Just made mi first KZbin video and didn't know how to create the Thumbnail, but you just gave me very good ideas

[@PrimalVideo]

Great to hear!

[@diekolaoshinubi3199]

Thank you so much for this video. I am not able to download the video ranking guide. Am I doing something wrong?

[@EvilGenius.]

I thank you fo rthis video and thumbnails. Have a question! The fonts for the thumbnails. Is there a font that would help get peoples attention or does it not mater as long as the thumbnail is good?

[@nextgas100miles9]

Great Video.

[@PrimalVideo]

Thank you - Hazel, PV Team

[@justaddlivingwater]

I Had Canva Pro For 1yr. & Never used it. Smh I was Between Surgeries, Now I just vlog,but I Still Want to Clean up my Thumbnails Cuz, No matter how good Your Content or Video is If Your Thumbnail Looks Bad. You won't get any click's. Great Info.

[@adventuresofjandk]

This is great

[@PrimalVideo]

Amazing, cheers! - Hazel, PV Team

[@royleejr101]

ah I'm late. but thank you for your video it really helped me thank you very much🔥

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, Roylee - glad you liked it! 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@kavehzarafshanpour8277]

What a beautiful thumbnail also video 👏

[@PrimalVideo]

Thank you so much - Hazel, PV Team