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Create attention-grabbing YouTube thumbnails for your channel in just a few taps. Get started with free templates you can customize to make a click-worthy thumbnail in Adobe Express.
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Creating custom YouTube thumbnails is easy with Adobe Express.
A striking thumbnail is a powerful tool for making your video stand out from all the others within search results. To grab attention, use the Adobe Express online YouTube thumbnail maker to create a Brand Kit that allows you to apply your logo, brand color schemes, and fonts across all your videos so that they’re instantly recognizable to loyal subscribers and new viewers. Be you with Adobe Express and tell your story in a visual way with endless customization options at your side. No experience required.
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How to make YouTube thumbnails.
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Open Adobe Express for free on your desktop or mobile device to start creating your YouTube thumbnail.Explore templates.
Browse through thousands of standout YouTube templates or create your thumbnail from a blank canvas.Feature eye-catching imagery.
Upload your own photos or add stock images and designs from our libraries.Brand your thumbnail.
Make your YouTube thumbnail on-brand for your channel by uploading your logo and using fonts and colors that match your aesthetic.Share your YouTube thumbnail.
Hit that publish button and instantly download your thumbnail right to your device. Add it to your latest upload, or share it on social media to promote your video.
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Customize your YouTube thumbnail design.
There are endless possibilities to customize your YouTube thumbnail design. For example, when you choose a photo as your background on the free thumbnail creator, you can zoom in or out and change its color with an assortment of filters and palettes. As you move through the steps provided by the YouTube thumbnail template, craft your thumbnail your way to make it unique and special.
Build your audience with our thumbnail creator.
With Adobe Express, you don’t need an idea in place before beginning the design process. Even if you don’t know exactly how you want your YouTube thumbnail to look, you’ll have tons of free templates to choose from to get you inspired. Search by topic, niche, or aesthetic to see what other designers have created. Or you can start from a blank canvas and drag and drop icons, graphics, text, and so much more to your project until you have your desired YouTube thumbnail design.
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Frequently asked questions.
What are ways to make a standout YouTube thumbnail?
Use thumbnails to instantly communicate the theme of your video to your viewers. Feature big, bold, and easy to read typography that captures the premise. Add high-quality images to your design, potentially including a photo of yourself or the video’s subject.
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