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 1280Γ720 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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