


Step 2: Swap Out the Existing Photoįirst up, you’ll want to swap the template’s existing photo to one more suitable to the context of your YouTube video. In the Templates library, select your desired template, and click Use This Template to begin. Step 1: Select a YouTube Thumbnail Template

To design your own YouTube Thumbnail, head to BeFunky’s YouTube Thumbnail Templates by clicking on this link. We’ll show you how! How to Design an Engaging YouTube Thumbnail The good news is BeFunky's Graphic Designer can help! Our pre-designed YouTube Thumbnail Templates can be customized with just a few clicks for your own channel. This is because your video’s thumbnail can be likened to the cover of a book, so you’ll want to ensure this prime real estate captures attention and sparks curiosity at the same time. So, what separates the hugely popular YouTube videos from the rest?Īccording to YouTube, 90% of the best-performing videos have custom thumbnails. Unfortunately, however, it isn’t enough to simply upload your video and wait for the views to roll in – no matter how hard you worked on your creation. Creating YouTube videos takes time, as does trying to build your audience on the platform.
