

Most times it’s seen on YouTube, it will be smaller than a full size image. It helps create a really fun look to your font! Sometimes I also go to shapes and then add a square to place behind the font, making it easier for the words to stand out!ĭon’t forget to zoom in and out on your thumbnail. I recommend creating two copies of your title and making one the colors of your brand. One tip I’ve found is that a lot of the fonts in Canva have a main font then the outline. Then, that damages your clickthrough rates and other viewing metrics… and if those all go down, YouTube doesn’t like you! Boo! Once you’ve added your title, choose a font that you like. Avoid using clickbait here! People will be super upset if they click on a video based on the title and it’s not what the video is actually about. Remember to name it something that is appropriate and true. Instead, I’ll use “Perfect Instagram Bio” for this thumbnail. It can look cluttered and too full if you do.įor the example I use in my video, the thumbnail I’m creating is for “ 5 Tips for a Great Instagram Bio.” So, obviously that’s a bit long. I try not to do more than 5 words of text on my thumbnails. So try to avoid text in those spots but anywhere should be just fine! Then click on the text option on Canva. Remember, on YouTube videos, if someone hovers over the video the top right and bottom right as well.

Once you’ve added the image, adjust the size so it fits the entire screen. It’s SO easy!!!! Photos of yourself do way better on your thumbnails than most other images, so I usually stick to those! I go through when filming and just pose for the camera, then pull that screen grab to use as my Thumbnail. It’s the perfect size! The first thing I always do is to upload a photo of myself. Scroll down for YouTube Thumbnails, 1280 by 720.

I have Canva pulled up and when you log in, create a design.
