When it comes to YouTube, Thumbnails are key to getting your videos found as they promote your video across the YouTube platform.
If you have not watched my video on what to put on your thumbnail (and what NOT to put on your thumbnail) then you should watch that first. 👇
Thumbnails for YouTube – Netflix Research Algorithm Analytics
Did you watch it? Now you are ready to dig in.
💎 Most successful YouTubers put just as much time and planning into making the thumbnail as they do the video!
In this video, I show you exactly how I make thumbnails using Canva.
I usually take screen shots from my original video and then I import them into Canva. Then I find a background that I like, and once I do that, I will take my screen shot and put it into my thumbnail.
The next step is removing the background, adding a filter and then adding a white halo around my image. (It’s all the rage on YouTube now!)
After that, I add the text. Remember less is more. You want everything to pop out and keep it relevant to your video.
And last of all, I created a layered image and I show you exactly what I am doing using Loom so you can follow me every step of the way.
And if you are interested in signing up for Canva – here is a link. I highly recommend getting the paid version. There are so many extras that it is totally worth it!
In this video you will learn:
- How to use Canva to make Thumbnails
- Why you don’t want to use the stock thumbnails on Canva
- How to upload your pictures into Canva
- How to erase the background and edit images.
- How to create a glow around your image
- How to create text effects
- How to make custom images for your thumbnails
And the great thing about Canva, it is an online program and you can save your images and create your own templates.
It’s a huge time save!
I would love to see your thumbnails!
Send me an email with links to your Thumbnail & video, now that you’ve seen mine. 🙂
Until next time,