How to Make a YouTube Thumbnail with Photoshop

[@ThinkMediaTV]

QOTD ⚡️How do you create custom thumbnails? What software do you use? Let me know! 👇 ***** Looking for the best camera and equipment for KZbin? Download the new "Think Media Video Gear Buyer's Guide" for FREE here ➡️ ThinkGearGuide.com

[@VitalijMik]

i used for my last Thumbnails GIMP and Krita :P

[@FaDeParadise]

Canva

[@HenryTGK]

For me I use PixelLab on mobile for text and Photoshop Touch on mobile as well my most viewed video on my channel that thumbnail was made in mobile

[@CristinaSquad]

SuperimposeX Thumbnail maker

[@naturalbeauty5028]

I’m a new blogger so I don’t even know what App to use but thank you for sharing 🦋

[@Photoshop]

You get a thumbnail, you get a thumbnail, YOU GET A THUMBNAIL!

[@geon1031]

GIVE ME FREE PHOTOSHOP AND PREMIERE!

[@trojjo]

Do you give free Photoshop for needy people?

[@hassanfaisal4137]

@@trojjo download from get into pc Its free af

[@trojjo]

@@hassanfaisal4137 Are all the features included which are in paid version?? If yes, then pls send the link.

[@hassanfaisal4137]

@@trojjo ok will send in a minute

[@fitnesspassion4077]

Who else is coming because they started a youtube in quarantine hope everyone succeeds

[@Ramstein0121]

yo me, starting a tech review channel!! Goodluck to you and other aspiring youtubers!!

[@Danushsalla]

@@Cephurr yes

[@Cephurr]

@@DanushsallaDONE

[@RyanW23]

yup just started a gaming channel good luck to u my man

[@ReachMePiano]

Same, I started music-related content

[@SgtPandaaa]

Lets go! Hope everyone's KZbin channel succeeds! 🔥🔥🔥

[@00kidney]

Thank you for your tutorial.

[@johnnysautorepair.customs6291]

Great video !! Thanx for all the info!!

[@MehulShaRma]

Hi can we also share photos with our mobile phone as well Sean ??

[@TheHomeTrek]

Try out adobe spark! It’s easy on mobile to whip something up pretty quick without knowing photoshop

[@MehulShaRma]

@@TheHomeTrek Ok cool man thanks for the help 😊👍👊

[@TheHomeTrek]

Mehul Sharma no worries!

[@MehulShaRma]

@@TheHomeTrek Also just wanted to tell you that even I have started my own KZbin channel which is about Art and mainly Drum covers so can you check it out ??

[@chapchap659]

I thought that KZbin thumbnail is very hard to create them But finally I got this masterpiece n now I know how to create thumbnail by myself Thank you so much for this particular video It's really helpful

[@RealtalkwithIhuoma]

*I'm currently working on my thumbnail now for a video I'll post tomorrow. This came in timely*

[@intheworldofmari]

All the best to you 😊

[@ayopower9230]

Just getting started with KZbin. Thank you so much for all your free info. Much appreciated.

[@sivachowdeswarnandipati5634]

To the person who's reading this, Uou will grow your KZbin Channel one day don't give up ! ❤️

[@Photoshop5857]

6:43 is when he starts with photoshop

[@pranavbhati8417]

thank you so much man!

[@jutom2129]

the best

[@TheonlyZokaa]

Thanks

[@masterboy6174]

I want to know wtf! He did for 6:43 minutes

[@dom8329]

Cheers dude

[@Ivansolis100k]

Thanks man 🤝

[@hazzaonline7038]

Thanks man all your tips are really helpfull

[@darrencarter1566]

I just started using Adobe CC and the best way in my opinion to learn is by going through all of the apps and just start messing with the settings using test pics and videos.

[@HeatherTorresTV]

I’m loving this series for beginners!

[@LoganMcCaleb123_]

Heather Torres ya

[@DrApplesauce]

Your original video on thumbnails taught me so much! Excited to see what you have to say here. My process is to take my thumbnail photos before I film the specific video, so I don’t forget.

[@EhrenSixon]

You know what's uncommon and very underrated? PowerPoint. I even make IG stories from PowerPoint. I sound crazy, but it actually works. Sean, what's your thoughts on creating thumbnails that do not include the actual KZbinr in the thumbnails? You think it's not eye-catching? Or it depends on the channel?

[@danialteaches]

Thumbnails are so important in capturing an individual's attention. Great video as always.

[@AnnieWayTrilingirl]

Just like all the contents you create. Amazing.👍

[@markharris2990]

This will be my first Thumbnail photo, great tips and demonstration. I look forward to more videos.

[@UGANDANASHLEY]

thank you so much, gray video. will be starting my KZbin too next week. good luck to everyone planning to start. Don't give up

[@patonspaper6715]

Thanks for this!!! I just started out this week and my mom is helping me!

[@jenniferjacksontv7506]

Am watching in December 2020 in my starter kit program I just bought everyone how wants to succeed in KZbin starter kit is a must have. I have been learning alot I have been doing it the wrong way, but am definitely going to improve after this training. A big thank you to think media team you guys are awesome.

[@AnthonyAleksander]

Thank you!!!!! I really needed this help with my KZbin channel!!!! I enjoy every video you create, y’all ALWAYS help me out!

[@hanktv6188]

Hey love your channel and your content, I was wondering if you would want to grow together

[@AnthonyAleksander]

haty spi I do lifestyle type videos lol just starting tho

[@AnthonyAleksander]

Hank TV sure lol

[@AndyLifeInVideo]

I like the gradient idea!

[@trevorbyron9448]

Good stuff. Have to watch all parts, ie 1-5... A must to get this under your skin...shooting videos, setup, equipment, thumbnails, editing, uploading...

[@osse1n]

*Experimenting with thumbnails is a must.* Sometimes it becomes monotonous and we have to change it up a little.

[@hanktv6188]

O'SSÉIN - Master Your Mind With Me Hey love your channel and your content, I was wondering if you would want to grow together

[@niespeludo]

I'm clearly your target audience... you're EVERYWHERE I go on KZbin. Video editing, motivational, psycholy, entrepenuer (Gary vee and the like), etc... You've got a good channel, can I suggest using other channels as well to promote yourself? namely reddit.

[@osse1n]

@@hanktv6188 Keep grinding Hank

[@osse1n]

@@niespeludo Appreciate the support. I don't read reddit. I heard that you have to be active there to promote videos without being too "salesy". Thank you fro suggestion. Any other ideas?

[@niespeludo]

@@osse1n All of that is true, look out for communities and subreddits that might fit your target audience such as r/GetMotivated r/GetDisciplined and never promote something as an outsider... redditors don't like promotional content that looks promotional unless it comes from one of their own (myself included here, although I can clearly recognize a good copy from someone who is new at promoting to communities). As for other ideas you could target followers of services that might align with your target audience such as betterhelp.com... Use similarweb.com to find their traffic sources and follow through on their social media, particularly IG. Try to look for similar profiles or related profiles that have an influence in that sphere and try commenting on their IG posts with something that generates value (this is exactly what you have been doing on KZbin and it works wonders... and yes, I HAVE been keeping my eye on you and what you're doing in this sphere). In any case, keep up the good work.

[@sarahcolbert7838]

I have been using my phone and taking screenshots.... Thank you so much for this video, such a game-changer!

[@EdwinDeCastro]

,,same thing happens to me every time I finished editing videos that’s the time I start planning or taking screenshots for my thumbnails. Thanks for this awesome tip.

[@hanktv6188]

Edwin De Castro Hey love your channel and your content, I was wondering if you would want to grow together

[@hanktv6188]

Hey love your channel and what you are doing up there, I make comedy and gaming videos and was wondering is you wanted to grow together?

[@tyreetyson1999]

Great videos on think media. Just starting to learn how to make a KZbin Channel and these videos are really helpful

[@queenapple9012]

Wow thanks! I was looking for something like this!

[@intheworldofmari]

QueenApple All the best to you 😊

[@advicewithbryce4902]

Thanks so much. I used this and already got more attention on my video than usual!

[@pixeesoft]

Absolutely happened the first couple times when starting with making the videos - "shoot I forgot to make a thumbnail". Quickly looking for eye capturing screen from the video, usually with a blurry motion or something...oh well, we've all been there at one point 😅 Thanks for the great tips! 👏

[@KarinaCWestfall]

I use to take pictures for my thumbnails, but noticed that people were not clicking at them. Now I take shoots from the video and use them as thumbnails. Great video!

[@michaelrobson1627]

super super helpful, thank you so much!!

[@razabadass]

Thank you Sean and thinkmedia team! Raza =)

[@FamilyHistoryFanatics]

Awesome. Tutorial. Thanks so much. Time to try to implement these tips on our channel.

[@coincapton6663]

Just learning about them so ofcoarse I will be doing them as you say thank you for the help

[@hanktv6188]

Hey love your channel and what you are doing up there, I make comedy and gaming videos and was wondering is you wanted to grow together?

[@captainnoor4142]

My best KZbinr and my inspiration and mentor 💞 thank you so much

[@hanktv6188]

Sheriff Tiger Hey love your channel and your content, I was wondering if you would want to grow together

[@raven513able]

hey, can you subscribe to my channel please and thank you!! once I reach 100 subscriber doing a giveaway!! ;) ;)

[@captainnoor4142]

@@hanktv6188 sure bro, let's subscribe to each other

[@captainnoor4142]

@@raven513able sure i'll do the same siz

[@GabbyArciniega]

Great video. 👍

[@KadrianThomas]

Thank you Sean, great content

[@anneshan34]

Thanks Sean for another info 😊

[@admp7179]

your camera is terrific! really very accessible and easy photoshop. it will make thumbnails easy making.

[@vickymoore7852]

Nice. Thank You for the tips.

[@aaronabarca2150]

Nice Photo

[@fixergood]

You always have the beat tips I've been watching since I began my channel a year ago I started with two subs and now I'm almost at 800 thanks to your videos

[@BigFuzzyYak]

Thanks for the great video!!!!! My next homework assignment to learn to make awesome thumbnails!!!! HYPE!

[@ProductiveGrind]

Awesome work! Thank you for sharing!

[@Piousmuslim692]

learn photoshop with tutorial project it is at first difficult but so much usefull

[@ProductiveGrind]

@@Piousmuslim692 Agreed!

[@mistaencore732]

Thank you for this video! Going to try it right now

[@hydola]

great in design idea

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thanks!

[@hydola]

@@ThinkMediaTV Yes I love your idea for make more view on my video ,

[@teacherreadtous4273]

Thank you Sean!! You’re my favorite and such a good teacher!

[@jeffostroff]

Sean: I drive my video assistant nuts with my OCD planning and shooting thumbnails during the video, making sure my eyes are in focus, that I'm projecting an animated version of emotion that will attract viewers, and making sure my head is on one side or the other, to fit the text I am thinking of adding to the thumbnail. We take several photos just like you do. I have lately been trying to limit no more than 5 words on a thumbnail. Years ago I read research on billboard sign advertising that said don't put more than 7 words on a bill board. Thumbnails are smaller so fewer words is better. I use phrases like "Which is better" "99% Don't Know" "Don't Ever Use these!" "Which is Better?", etc.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

jeffostroff killer tips and insights 👊🏼💯

[@BrothaHerb]

THX brother, Ill be using these tips as I am building my channel!

[@playtimeproductions6235]

thanks for the tips!

[@anneshan34]

Thank you for helping us Sean 😊

[@Lifewithstan2020]

We love watching your channel. Always love and support from the Albert family.

[@hanktv6188]

The Albert Family Hey I love your content and what you guys are doing, I was wondering if you would want to grow together

[@InvestingHustler]

I used pixlr for my thumbnails gonna try photoshop and see if I get any improvement always appreciate the advice !

[@intheworldofmari]

Investing Hustler yeah I have not used Ps for my thumbnails.. i only use PicMonkey.. All the best to you 😊

[@CyrilOracle]

I can't believe that I had not subscribed to this channel, the way I watch it so religiously. Edit: I had actually only subscribed to Sean's Channel. Great content on both

[@SlavGuns]

Great video. Nice to learn some ideas.

[@cloudedgaming3406]

This was helpful! Hopefully the quality of my thumbnails gradually get better over time

[@BeadnWithNicoleB]

I don't even know where to start, but this video was great. I need to decide what program I want to use for editing. This was a great video though.

[@SpencerConway]

I use PicMonkey and Phonto... just a beginner over here. Will try to get into photoshop as I continue to grow my KZbin channel!

[@TheIdeasGuy]

That Canadian Youth Pastor I use a program called Photofilter. It’s one of those programs that are still stuck in 2009 but it works well and I’ve been using it since I was a kid. I’ve never had to research any tutorials for it, it’s simple enough to work out how to use just by spending some time playing around with it.

[@SpencerConway]

The Ideas Guy thanks for the idea haha - I’ll have to check it out one of these days!

[@TheIdeasGuy]

That Canadian Youth Pastor you’re welcome mate! Good luck 😁

[@SpencerConway]

The Ideas Guy thanks man!

[@PaulCAH]

Thanks for sharing! It helped!

[@PeacockQuizzes]

just starting to redo all my thumbnails after uploading first 100 videos - thank you for this

[@BuffaloBullInvesting]

Thanks! This video improved my thumbnails a LOT! Much appreciated

[@ApipongLamsam]

Great video. Thank you.

[@AromaDelightBeautyCareProducts]

Thank you so much for sharing how to make a YT thumbnail with Photoshop! My son, has tried to show me by walking me through it on the phone and I didn't get it but thanks to your video I think I got it, if not I will be playing this video over and over till I get it. Much Love!

[@yoanasahm]

So helpful

[@mummagoth]

Thank you so much. I have been doing KZbin for a year next month and really want to improve on my thumbnails for the next year. This has been very helpful, highly appreciate it. 😊

[@raven513able]

hey, can you subscribe to my channel please and thank you!! once I reach 100 subscriber doing a giveaway!! ;) ;)

[@mummagoth]

@@raven513able I will check out your channel but only subscribe if I enjoy the content. 😊

[@fearlesslyellen]

Used your tips and my thumbnails look SO much better!

[@ernestodroid]

Believe it or not, I use OLLLLLLLD software called Microsoft PhotoDraw (2000!).....I've use it successfully to create designs for a cafepress shop, to create graphics for Amazon FBA, to create imagery for a victorious political campaign, and now for a youtube channel I'm starting with another account (Social Work Technologist)... just starting that channel, but it may finally be my motivation to move over to Photoshop/Gimp, etc. Also use PixelLab on my phone..... thanks for ALL the content and inspiration!

[@TENETproductions]

thanks man needed this

[@diversity2739]

good stuff! thanks

[@speechausclinic]

This is super helpful. I really wish I'd given more thought to my thumbnails in the past. Am looking fwd to levelling them up asap!

[@EasyChoiceReviewsLLC]

I have been using Canva to do all my thumbnails but have not really been putting as much thought as needed into them. I need to work on that. Great Advice, Thank you.

[@miltamener]

I will have to try these out

[@Joelmelanie]

Thanks voor de tips again:)

[@philemonpetrus8593]

Very great experience explanation

[@Shieldsofshame]

I use photoshop, I am not the best at it but getting better, thanks for this vid!!!

[@183Itsme]

This is for beginners?!? What’s the step before a beginner? That’s me 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@relaxingmusictheatre8633]

Subbing

[@183Itsme]

@@relaxingmusictheatre8633 thanks! I subscribed to your channel too 😁

[@relaxingmusictheatre8633]

@@183Itsme thanks done too.

[@codevev]

Probably to download Photoshop :)

[@TravelwithRichardandJudy]

Try Canva instead.

[@SusanGregoryAuthor]

Thanks for the step-by-step details. Also, love that you give so many ideas for solo folks.

[@Indianastronomyclub]

Great video. Very good detail basics. Thanks a lot.

[@watchmecambodia]

This is really help to new KZbinr as me.

[@CharlesCabrera]

I started with Canva then I switched to photoshop. Thanks, Sean

[@AxTrend]

I am a starter youtuber, everytime i used picsart as my thumbnail editor, but now i want to change to photoshop and idk how to use it, but this videi helped me, thx

[@TheIdeasGuy]

I’m getting close to 200 subscribers now and I have Think Media and Video Influencers to thank for getting me started. I do like my thumbnails but if anybody has any suggestions I’d love to hear them! Shameless plug, I do woodwork and unusual artwork. Making tiny little metal Viking weapons have been some of my favourite videos recently. Anyway. Keep up the brilliant work Sean! I sure wouldn’t be here without you! 😁 (in the name of constant self improvement, I watched this video to the end even though I already like my thumbnails) lol Edit: I shoot separate thumbnails for most of my videos (generally 20 or so different photos). Then I edit them in Photofilter, an old program from the 2000’s that is simple to use and very effective.

[@tiktokfreak8910]

wow congratulations for 1 million subs

[@FaDeParadise]

Sean you are so inspiring to me you are helping my channel every day when you post a video I have to Watch it

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thanks for the kind words -- keep crushing it!

[@FaDeParadise]

Ok thanks

[@eimartin]

I started with the site Canva to make my thumbnails. But then I got adobe creative cloud and switched over to Photoshop. I made several thumbnails with Canva and was a easy and pretty powerful tool to start off with.

[@IslamPeacePath]

Nice .Thanks a lot

[@danbielle4381]

This really helps me a lot before I just used phonto and inshot now I'm going to try photoshop

[@falbas06]

you inspire me so much, thanks for the effort bro

[@Piousmuslim692]

you can learn photoshop to work with photoshop tutorial it is at first difficult but so much usefull

[@creekriseoutdoors]

I continue to forget to shoot the thumbnail pic. Thanks for the tips. Love the channel.

[@wiskycn1278]

Love this video... Thank you. I am following your methods to improve my channel. i am a newbie for YT.

[@SleepingElephant]

Thanks for the Control J tip & other tips. I bought Adobe Creative for 12 months on prime day.... I use Camtasia... Can't wait to get better.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Nice! Smart move of the prime day CC!

[@esports6221]

I've just watched this and it's so inspiring...thanks very much and I'm ready to start uploading my videos.

[@DetachedGarage]

Thanks for the awesome content *SEAN!* I've been on KZbin for 2 months and am already pushing *130 subscribers!* Thanks for the valuable content!

[@JensLarsen]

Great video! I am surprised you don't zoom out to check how it looks on KZbin? I find that super useful just to check :)

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Good call and tip!

[@JensLarsen]

@@ThinkMediaTV Thank you! Really learning from your videos for some time now!

[@HamdiBendali]

Cool video!