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YouTube thumbnail guides
Everything you need to make thumbnails that get clicked: technical requirements, design principles and how to test what works for your channel.
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YouTube thumbnail size1280×720, 16:9, up to 2 MB: every requirement and where the image gets covered.Read guide 5 min read
How to make a thumbnail that gets clicksPromise, focus, emotion, short text and contrast: the full step by step.Read guide 7 min read
YouTube thumbnail A/B testingHow to test up to 3 thumbnails in YouTube Studio and design variations that teach.Read guide 6 min read
Best fonts for thumbnailsAnton, Bebas Neue, Montserrat, Impact and more: when to use each.Read guide 6 min read
Thumbnail colorsContrast, complementary colors and combinations by niche.Read guide 5 min read
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