How to Make Magnificent YouTube Thumbnail

In this instructable, I'll show you how to design a YouTube Thumbnail with PhotoADKing's thumbnail maker that saves your time, money, and energy.

Step 1: Create Your YouTube Thumbnail From Scratch or Use Premade Templates

PhotoADKing has dozens of ready-made YouTube Thumbnail Templates to get inspired from. If you’re comfortable with DIY design, you may create it from scratch too.

Step 2: Pick the Focus Image of Your YouTube Thumbnail

Always use a focus thumbnail image that describes your video at its best.

For instance, your video is about ‘10 places to visit in India under 30000’, you should be clear with how to stir the interest of your target audience. Please refer to similar video thumbnails to understand the dos & don’ts better. Once you get inspiration, pick your focus image that’ll be the key area of your thumbnail. You may either upload your photo to PhotoADKing or choose from our free stock image library too.

Step 3: Add Sticker Effect to Your Thumbnail

The image area that pops up grabs attention first. So, don’t forget to add a sticker effect with a thick border around your subject. This outline effect will make your video thumbnail stand out for sure. Here’s how to do it with PhotoADKing’s powerful editor.

Step 4: Give an Expert Touch to the Backdrop

Your background is removed now & you have a spectacularly outlined subject image with you. What next? You won’t just put up your image just like that. Rotate, tilt, or flip it to draw attention. A little spice makes everything nice.

Do what you think will give a unique touch to your subject. Add a cool backdrop that enhances your thumbnail.

Step 5: Add Bold & Beautiful Text to Your Thumbnail

Using typography on YouTube Thumbnails is quite challenging. You have to keep visibility in mind. Your thumbnail appears small on smartphone screens while a bit enlarged on desktop screens. Test the visibility with bold & beautiful thumbnail text. It should be properly readable regardless of viewers using a smartphone or desktops.

Just like we suggest adding an outline to your subject, you can also add a shadow effect to the key text. It makes a great visual appeal. It takes no time to do it with PhotoADKing.

Step 6: Preview & Download Your YouTube Thumbnail Template

Once you have performed the necessary editing, it’s important to preview your YouTube Thumbnail template. Before you save or share your copy instantly, check out for typo mistakes or spelling errors. Get an authoritative person’s opinion on your thumbnail. Also, look up to your make from an end-user’s perspective. Is it worth deserving a click? Make changes until your answer is ‘YES.’

Finally, you can download your high-quality YouTube Thumbnail File or share it in one click from the editor itself. That’s all you need to do!