Add together video thumbnails in the YouTube Studio app

The info beneath is about the YouTube Studio mobile app. Learn more about adding a thumbnail to your video on your computer or in the YouTube app.

Video thumbnails let viewers run into a quick snapshot of your video. You tin can choose from the options YouTube automatically generates, or yous tin can upload your ain if your account is verified.

How to add a thumbnail to your video using the YouTube Studio app

Add custom or automatic thumbnails

  1. Open the YouTube Studio app .
  2. From the bottom menu, tap Content .
  3. Select the video you desire to edit.
  4. Tap Edit and then Edit thumbnail .
  5. Select your thumbnail:
    • Select i of 3 auto-generated thumbnails.
    • Tap Custom thumbnail to upload a custom video thumbnail from an prototype on your device.
  6. Confirm your thumbnail selection and tap SELECT.
  7. Tap Salve.

Note: It may accept time for your thumbnail changes to appear on YouTube.

 Custom thumbnail best practices

Image size resolution

Your custom thumbnail epitome should be as large equally possible since it will besides be used as the preview image in the embedded histrion.

  • 1280x720 resolution (with minimum width of 640 pixels)
  • JPG, GIF, BMP, or PNG image formats
  • Under the 2MB limit
  • 16:9 aspect ratio

Thumbnail policies

All custom thumbnail images must follow our Customs Guidelines. Your thumbnails may be rejected and a strike on your account when it contains:

  • Nudity or sexually provocative content
  • Hate Speech
  • Violence
  • Harmful or unsafe content

Repeat offenses may lead to the removal of your custom thumbnail privileges for 30 days or even account termination. Larn more than about Community Guidelines strikes.

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