The Quickest YouTube Thumbnail Tutorial (NOT PHOTOSHOP)

In this video, I'll show you how I created the thumbnail for this video in less than 5 minutes, without photoshop.
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[@therealtytechguru]

I use Canva Pro for all of my thumbnails, too. I just set up a template to create different versions like you eluded to in this video. Also, the Glow effect is a super easy way to get a white outline around your picture or other objects to make them pop from the background. Great video, Pat. Thanks for always keeping us informed!

[@OreApampa]

I love Canva's ease and simplicity. I use it all the time for my video thumbnails as well

[@thisevolutionofgames]

Thank you Pat! Jam packed with good tips & content :)

[@dumi_liferecipes]

Thank you so much this is what I needed to improve my thumbnails, I already use Canva but now I have to upgrade to use other features. God bless you.

[@TheMooseintree14]

Dude legit thank you!!!!! Most real tutorial iv seen yet!

[@hugocast]

So easy! Thank you Pat 🙏

[@AQ-uc4bb]

Good picture. Great choice. Thanks for sharing this useful video.

[@streetwiseguitar5113]

Canva is amazing because you'll retain the fidelity of your orig photo, which is unlike the free bkgrnd removers which only output a lo-res file

[@robertmueller8594]

Your posing: 😂 - love this ! I didn´t think of that possibility with just filming a number of poses - many thanks for showing 👍

[@joanapartosa5006]

We have the same method, Pat! It's kinda embarrassing but it works so easy lol Thanks for sharing this with them!

[@SparkqTommy]

Solid and to the point , thanks 👍

[@EssentialOrigami]

Thanks Pat, this is exactly what I need, and I was already planning on spending this weekend upgrading my Thumbnail Technique. Just-In-Time Learning! Team Flynn for the Win #incomestream

[@ethy67]

Thank you Mr. Pat Flynn! Liked this video, & subscribed!

[@Toreone]

Pat, thanks for this valuable tip. What camera do you use these days?

[@NostalgiaMan]

Awesome. I will use these skills big time my friend

[@learnaudiobasics]

Awesome vid as usual Pat! Also, edging closer to 400k subs! Great work 🤘🏼🔥

[@patflynn]

Thank you!

[@MrDrumitup]

Hey Phil loving all the video tutorials. I have been watching your tutorials on Podcasting which are very very helpful. We would like to approach podcasting on 2 fronts audio and video. When it comes to using sport clips from say ESPN and or other clips from news networks what's the rule on this one. Thanks again for your great tuts on podcasting. Cheers Randy

[@xPRxMEx]

Great, GREAT VIDEO! def gonna come back to this when it’s time for thumbnails 🙏🏼 Pat I had a question, for Mac users, why do u choose ECamm over Streamyard or Riverside? That’s my debate are those 3 with my Mac equipment 🤔 I. Also wanted to console stream so trying to decide the best ease of use out of those 3 have been hard. Thanks man!

[@karenjones4091]

Very helpful, thanks Pat.🙏🏽😊

[@ThePhilocypher]

Thanks for the tutorial! Small tip, you can start with the thumbnail template than add your image and remove bg. A bit faster imo.

[@DavidBaughier]

I don't comment on these often but I thought of this as I watched. Correct, you can simply drag the full original image and then click on the image, then effect, and then BG remover once it is on top of the template/graphic design background. Saves the redownload, save, and reimport step.

[@SuperChargeYourself]

I do the posing trick all the time. Saves so much time, and love Canva! I just interviewed their Global Head of Recruitment, they’re growing like a crazy. Such a useful video, thank you Pat!

[@LauraBethLove]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@Wisdomwithandrea]

Why I cracked up laughing at the poses? 😁 Thanks for sharing this with us Pat!

[@gyevideotube]

SUPER AWESOME. Thank you! 😎👍

[@rosskline3210]

Great tutorial. Thanks!

[@ThumbnailHacks]

Super great video *Pat* definitely going to send all 10 of my subscribers over to check it out as I don't believe in redoing the master's work in another format. You thumbnails as always rock my friend. Still plugging and chugging at doing a channel based on Thumbnails only. Great tools introduced. Was your CANVA thumbnail that you used also a CANVA PRO Thumbnail Template?

[@patflynn]

Thanks for that, and the thumbnail was a part of the search template gallery, I don't believe that to be just PRO only, but I'm not 100% sure.

[@Bruuuuuh620]

this is pretty cool. just for making files for fun. whether its for youtube or not

[@ChristopherShawnShaw]

You be da man, Pat Flynn! 😃👍

[@5smoothstonesproject740]

Thanks for sharing! I am extremely rusty in my techie space. I would probably hire someone to create thumbnails edit and anything I rather not do. I’ll stay in my lane sort of speaking. Again I appreciate your tutorials.

[@contentwithkarthik]

Wow so cool, what mic do you use?

[@gojohnnygo2021]

That was great!!

[@joshuajohnson9594]

I've been using inkscape to remove backgrounds for free. There are oodles of tutorials for how to do it as well. Just a tip for those like me 😊

[@lewblackburn2598]

You may want to update this video? Canva has moved a few things. It took me a while to find what I needed to select, but your video helped me create my first lesson thumbnail for my class. 🙂

[@letstalkwithmarkandmichelle]

Just tried it on my last thumbnail. Thanks.

[@darknessfierce4209]

This is powerful and doable So cool 😎

[@HairbyChrisBecks]

Thanks😊

[@mackenziemill]

thanks I use Canva but I never downloaded with transparent background!

[@Marylogical]

Great vid.

[@koenignero]

I clicked on the KZbin notification. ✌️😄

[@agustinlevental7488]

incredible video , thanks from argentina 🔵⬜

[@YouAndImpact]

Nice video 👌

[@BelenGamarra-ss4kn]

Cool! Downloaded))

[@NAVI7x]

Hey pat. Quick question, which streaming platform would you recommend best to stream on KZbin?

[@patflynn]

I've used Ecamm LIVE for over 4 years now. Love it a ton because it's easy! Other than that, StreamYard, or even OBS work well too.

[@NAVI7x]

@@patflynn thank you, appreciate the help.

[@pothikai]

Thank you

[@greatspeechco]

Genius!

[@GeekBilla]

which camera you were using to record the video?

[@MichaelWilliams-lo3ix]

Awesome

[@mastermoneyco]

I do the exact same thing with the video thumnails and it always feels silly!

[@fabiGBOtown]

Lol, im always so embarrassed to take photos of myself. You are courageous lol

[@YolkBomb]

pat your thumbnail didnt do it for me sorry but your (NOT PHOTOSHOP) now that is some good stuff!

[@drawartgallery]

How can get idea for make design best and interest!

[@marouaneymr5644]

thnx

[@infotration2225]

Very informative sir💦

[@retake00ify]

🔥

[@VideoforBosses]

Oh my gosh, I do a similar thing in Instagram Stories when trying to get a thumbnail for my Reels. Genius tip for thumbnails!🤣🙌🏽

[@infotration2225]

What type of mic you used sir

[@contentwithkarthik]

It's good, isnt it?

[@infotration2225]

@@contentwithkarthik no not as you think baby..

[@ChKhuram1]

Thank you my brother hehehe

[@ONSTAGEMUSICPODCAST]

Why do that? All I do is that whenever a person sends me their photo and they’re facing the wrong way, just use the mirror and turn it the first way. You only needed to do it once and then use the mirror.

[@patflynn]

Maybe I like the other side of my face better 🤣🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ONSTAGEMUSICPODCAST]

@@patflynn 😂 😂 That made my night 😃

[@ranjitrr]

Whats ur favourite podcast app player

[@upvotecomment2110]

KZbin Thumbnail... does it really require a meme face? (creator's picture) to rank better? does it really help the algorithms? Yeahh topic is meme faces but I'm not trolling, these are genuine questions.

[@patflynn]

People connect with Faces and we are wired to stop to look at them, I think it requires balance for sure and depends on your niche and the topic

[@upvotecomment2110]

@@patflynn Then it means it's mostly A psychological trigger rather than a trick on the KZbin algorithm... (I think this could be further be tested) Thanks for answering.

[@SlappinBluesLou]

Man...I been made a vid showing this 😞

[@dankelly]

When in doubt... You should be looking at the thing you want the viewer to look at.

[@DeterminedVeteran]

Superimpose x FTW

[@showtale8325]

Seriously, what's so great about this thumbnail? I already knew not to click (except to comment on the very basic thumbnail) because i rarely get anything worthwhile with this channel 😊

[@flanzogaming]

how and so hard and haow

[@Marylogical]

Mr Bean vibes.

[@luciferlight5082]

Im pretty sure if i put my picture on the thumbnail; people would automatically block my chanel and remove it to the trash bin

[@CoconutPete]

Canva - putting thumbnail designers out of business since 2013. This is the sad part of our current economy. For every tool like this out there, a multitude of people that suffer as a result of losing work. Eventually, even KZbinrs will be replaced by AI tubers.

[@YasinNabi]

Your content doesnt match your channel mostly hahahhahahhah funny posing

[@madaboutsnooker147]

bullshit that this costs per year. No thanks. one time fee or not interested. but looks good, sadly.

[@audiostuff9065]

Those cheesy expressions are whats wrong with thumb nails nowadays. I dont care if they sell work lol.

[@1andonlyfaxz787]

nice channel! im def subbing