YouTube Tool

YouTube Thumbnail Preview

Preview how your YouTube thumbnail will look in search results, home feed, and suggested videos. Upload your thumbnail and customize the title, channel, and view count.

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Video Title

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Channel Name

Thumbnail Tips

Use high contrast colors that stand out

Include a face with an expressive emotion

Keep text to 3-5 words maximum

Use 1280x720 resolution (16:9 aspect ratio)

Avoid clutter - one focal point works best

Test readability at small sizes (sidebar)

See Before You Upload

Preview your thumbnail in 3 YouTube contexts

Upload Thumbnail

Upload your 1280Γ—720 thumbnail image to preview.

3 Preview Modes

Search result, home feed, and sidebar suggested video layouts.

Title Truncation

See where YouTube cuts off your title in each context.

Best Practices

Tips for creating thumbnails that get clicks.

FAQ

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