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

[@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!

[@PrimalVideo]

@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 ❤️❤️

[@RobustApe]

This Universal Trend of having the ''Scruff Look " has been proven to be counter productive A man with a beard comes with baggage. He’s been accused of harboring bacteria and grossing out women and thinks that it makes him look more muscular. One study found that infrequent shaving of facial hair was linked with early deaths from all causes,most notably cardiovascular disease and less likely to be married,and had fewer orgasms. Having a clean shave exudes confidence. This look is considered to be a confident and trustworthy look. That is because your bearded look can alter your face structure, cover your acne or blemishes, but this look is an honest and open look. If you have a face structure to die for, just as well flaunt it! Sharp jawlines and flawless facial features should be flaunted and not covered up under facial hair. You can flaunt your natural features best in a clean-shaven look! It is a sign of confidence and honesty thus people are attracted to the clean shaven look. Psychologically, it symbolises self-confidence. You know the direct bearing a clean shave has on your personal morale. Compare the way you feel in making and important call or attending a special meeting when you are freshly shaved with the way you feel with a day’s growth of stubble on your chin. There’s all the difference in the world. It seems a trivial thing to have such an effect upon you, but for some psychological reason, it does have that effect – and you know it.

[@PrimalVideo]

So awesome to hear it, thanks! - Hazel, PV Team

[@raahul728]

True

[@patricechilds]

👏🏾👏🏾

[@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.

[@patricklarry469]

First at top here 💪

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice! - Hazel, PV Team

[@Tinalive-245]

Your videos are really helpful, thanks!😊❤

[@PrimalVideo]

We're glad we were able to help! ☺️ - Vianca, PV Team

[@GMBONYT]

Nice information Bahrain from🇧🇭🛫🇦🇪

[@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

[@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

[@juliocaliman]

Awesome, as always Justin!

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, Julio! - 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

[@GolfGrampaLive]

Real nice video, giving both the free way & the paid. As a new golf content creator I need little tips at tricks like this to help ease the pain of wearing the 12 hats needed to succeed. You got my like/sub.

[@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

[@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

[@premiumgold6802]

The best YT teacher. Thank you.

[@PrimalVideo]

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

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Fantastic steps!

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, Laurie - Hazel, PV Team

[@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?

[@subarobert1317]

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

[@wisdomdigitalmarketing]

Great video, just wondering I forgot what they are called but the small version of you on the bottom right pointing to the subscribe button, what are they called, please. Kind Regards

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks - you can watch out video "3D pop-out effect", to learn more about it. - Hazel, PV Team

[@TinyKideo]

Hahaha I like the way you explained that feature

[@robertf57]

Very helpful! Your channel has become my first stop when I'm looking for information on how to create content.

[@PrimalVideo]

So awesome to hear that. Thanks, Robert! - 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.

[@JayDubCustoms]

Another great tutorial Justin. Thanks!!

[@PrimalVideo]

So awesome to hear it, you're welcome! - Hazel, PV Team

[@Gareth.W]

Awesome video. So many useful tips!

[@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

[@doobresick]

How did you remove the background on iphone.? I don’t see any option for that..! Cheers

[@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

[@Gamerrelm1.0_relm]

Recently started a youtube channel with all the tips i got from my dude here, best teacher straight to the point.

[@huseyin552]

Merhaba. Umarım en kısa sürede öğrenirsiniz ama isterseniz sizlere başlangıç olarak ücretsiz kapak resimleri yapabilirim. Bu sayede etkili bir yaparsınız

[@Philipk65]

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

[@PrimalVideo]

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

[@L_Angela]

i love that tip of leaving the camera running at the end for perefect photo.

[@ExplodyBrody]

Thanks!🙂

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem - Hazel, PV Team

[@HawaiiAffirmations]

Thank you for another great video tutorial.

[@stuartedgar3993]

Great video, thanks. Can you use canva graphics on youtube? Are there any copyright issues with this?

[@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

[@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

[@organic-inpeacewithnature9351]

wow...thank you for this :) I pay for PRO canva and I had no idea I can cut off the background of the image. Amazing! Thank you :)

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - hope you can maximize the PRO version better now! 😉 - Hazel, PV Team

[@huseyin552]

Hello. If you want, I can help you. I am very interested in this subject.

[@michaeldesiano]

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

[@RonsVideo]

Very good Video with great ideas it helped a lot!

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome, great to hear that - Hazel, PV Team

[@unclemony5939]

You were born for this Justin, thanks bro.

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@vmmovierecap2936]

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

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - have a great day! - 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

[@cyginvlog]

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

[@PrimalVideo]

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

[@diekolaoshinubi3199]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@Weekendwealthbuilder]

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

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, glad you liked it - 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?

[@dementianinja]

Very helpful video! Thanks, Justin!

[@PrimalVideo]

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

[@TechFit360]

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

[@PrimalVideo]

Cool, cheers! 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@aidennyoutube]

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

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome! 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@justmarian139]

thank you so much very helpful☺️

[@PrimalVideo]

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

[@prasan_ale]

Very insightful .....I loved the video

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, glad you liked it - Hazel, PV Team

[@cherrysdollshop]

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

[@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

[@mrsperry18]

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

[@Sriyan1982]

King of explaining ❤️

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, cheers - Hazel, PV Team

[@inlifenolimits]

You're such an amazing teacher!

[@PrimalVideo]

Thank you so much 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@ServantStatusMinistries]

How does this work now because KZbin won't let you add a custom thumbnail even with tube buddy. This thumbnail for a short works for your channel not for showing up as a thumbnail in the shorts feed

[@heatherdianeclark]

You have to verify your channel before you can add custom thumbnails.

[@ServantStatusMinistries]

@@heatherdianeclark oh thank you I didn’t know that

[@heatherdianeclark]

@@ServantStatusMinistries you are welcome, yeah it won’t let you make custom thumbnails or put clickable links in your description box till you’re verified.

[@travel_paradise]

That`s cool, it is really Easy & Free. Well done and thank you. Is that painting effect is possible in Canva?

[@PrimalVideo]

Glad you liked it - you're welcome! 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@autoweldandpaintingfabrication]

VERY GREAT IDEA IDOL,THUMBS UP!

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, glad you liked it 👍 - 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

[@dinayansane7524]

Canva-once you save your thumbnail how do you get it at the beginning of the video?

[@LouisKoster]

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

[@PrimalVideo]

Well done, Dr Louis 😃 - Hazel, PV Team

[@heatherdianeclark]

Should your thumbnails have all the same design for every video or should they all be different?

[@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.

[@user-Meth2008]

It is very clear to understand. thank you.

[@PrimalVideo]

That's great, you're welcome! 😃 - 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

[@MightyfireflyAndme]

What ios version is that? My ios 16.1.1 on iPhone 13 pro max doesn't have that feature

[@foxsylvester]

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

[@PrimalVideo]

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

[@hashtagjustadad5110]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@PrimalVideo]

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

[@LuvYodude]

I cant do the cut out on my phone please tell me why

[@htsawyercs1420]

Thanks Justin. I made my first thumb nail today.

[@PrimalVideo]

Well done, cheers 😃 - 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

[@pclarkeperform]

Question - obviously it's better to have your own image in thumbnails but does it hurt, now and again, to simply use one of the model shots in the Canva templates??

[@outdoorlovers6589]

Hi, I'm wondering if you can delete a video that has been published earlier in the channel, and publish it again?

[@PrimalVideo]

Yep, you can. - Hazel, PV Team

[@outdoorlovers6589]

@@PrimalVideo tanks for the answer, so it’s doesn’t have a negative effect on Chanel ?

[@fitnessoverfifty-suncoastfit]

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

[@PrimalVideo]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@BlakkMelk]

Thanks for all the help - I appreciate it :)

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem, glad we're able to help - 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

[@mykitchenandbeyond3024]

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

[@PrimalVideo]

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

[@nadeemshareefofficial]

Simply Excellent video. Thanks

[@PrimalVideo]

Sounds great, cheers 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@EatorCookwithAnn]

Wow, Thank you so much Justin!

[@PrimalVideo]

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

[@thahomie773]

Do you have to be on a computer to add a thumbnail because on the iPhone I don’t see an option for it

[@ajymediadaawah]

Nice one ❤

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks! - Hazel, PV Team

[@tashmina441]

You make it look easy

[@NativeIntelligenceCheckMyDJmix]

Thanks i just uploaded my pic and expanded it just far enough to leave a bold white border which looks great around the blackish photo, then put some glowing free text on there and BOOM...(actually had to do it twice and go 1280x720 to make it uploadable for KZbin instead of 1920x1080) ....anywho just learning but glad i finally attempted a thumbnail. For a long time I put it off cause i just didn't know where to start, Thanks Canva and thank you.

[@PrimalVideo]

Great start, all the best 👍 - 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

[@AJB-Music]

@@PrimalVideo It says I need to verify but I don't have a phone. Can U help me?

[@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

[@pieceofparadise9338]

Extremely helpful. Thank you

[@PrimalVideo]

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

[@kavehzarafshanpour8277]

What a beautiful thumbnail also video 👏

[@PrimalVideo]

Thank you so much - Hazel, PV Team

[@MynardLab]

Thanks. Very informative! ❤

[@PrimalVideo]

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

[@Walk-around-everywhere]

Great content for new KZbinrs like me ❤❤

[@PrimalVideo]

Great to hear that - Hazel, PV Team

[@karenb9517]

This was very helpful!

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, thanks Karen - Hazel, PV Team

[@TrevorMichael-Hindi]

Great video, thank you. I am in the process of creating a KZbin channel to teach language (Hindi). When I create a thumbnail, can I save it as a template so that for future lessons I can just modify the relevant portions and keep the rest of the design - maintain consistency in the appearance of my thumbnails and avoid all the effort for each thumbnail? Your help will be highly appreciated. Thanks!

[@allthingstosh]

Thanks😊 this was really helpful

[@PrimalVideo]

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

[@annspires8380]

Thank you! I needed this.

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, Ann - Hazel, PV Team

[@GoldenK9Campers]

Great video. I use canva for thumbnails all the time. The pro version is awesome.. I use the background remover every time and it does a super job. Still figuring out how to improve my CTR.. but I average about 6%. so my titles and thumbnails must not be terrible. Do you have a video on the canva video editor? Having a comprehensive video on that would be helpful. I plan on creating one.. and comparing to imovie to finalcut...

[@huseyin552]

Merhaba. Ben sizin için kapak resimleri yapabilirim.

[@Welovehorrormovies]

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

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, Stevie - so glad you found it helpful 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@shen3998]

Great teacher 👍👍

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks - Hazel, PV Team

[@DaniahOrlee]

thank you for telling me about vlc player. i am trying to do all editing on a computer instead of my phone

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, all the best with you edits - Hazel, PV Team