{"id":8438,"date":"2022-02-08T11:06:36","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T16:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snappa.com\/blog\/?p=8438"},"modified":"2024-08-13T17:26:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T21:26:29","slug":"how-to-change-youtube-thumbnail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snappa.com\/blog\/how-to-change-youtube-thumbnail\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your YouTube Thumbnail"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These days, your YouTube thumbnail is almost as important as the video content itself. As <a href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/blog\/youtube-thumbnail-size\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we\u2019ve previously mentioned<\/a>, a crisp, well-designed YouTube thumbnail can be the factor that determines whether your audience clicks on your video or not.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever noticed that a lot of big YouTube accounts switch up their thumbnails during special events or holidays, like the Superbowl or Christmas? Let\u2019s take a look at how to add a new thumbnail for an existing video, and why this is so important for your channel.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s jump right in!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How to Change Your YouTube Thumbnail<\/h2>\n<p>Swapping your thumbnail for a new one is actually pretty simple! Let&#8217;s break it down step by step:<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8477\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-drop-down.png\" alt=\"youtube studio drop down\" width=\"1318\" height=\"1318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-drop-down.png 1318w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-drop-down-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-drop-down-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-drop-down-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-drop-down-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1318px) 100vw, 1318px\" \/>\n<p>First, sign in to YouTube and open YouTube Studio.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8478\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-content.png\" alt=\"youtube studio content\" width=\"2844\" height=\"1240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-content.png 2844w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-content-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-content-1024x446.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-content-768x335.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-content-1536x670.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-content-2048x893.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2844px) 100vw, 2844px\" \/>\n<p>From here, in the left menu, you\u2019ll select Content.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8479\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-thumbnail-swap.png\" alt=\"youtube studio thumbnail swap\" width=\"1702\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-thumbnail-swap.png 1702w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-thumbnail-swap-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-thumbnail-swap-1024x351.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-thumbnail-swap-768x264.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-thumbnail-swap-1536x527.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1702px) 100vw, 1702px\" \/>\n<p>Select the video you want to change by clicking its thumbnail.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8481 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-thumbnail-edit.png\" alt=\"youtube studio thumbnail edit\" width=\"347\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-thumbnail-edit.png 748w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-thumbnail-edit-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/>\n<p>Under Thumbnail, click on the triple dots Options button and select Change.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8483 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-thumbnail-change-button.png\" alt=\"youtube thumbnail change button\" width=\"189\" height=\"123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-thumbnail-change-button.png 350w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-thumbnail-change-button-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px\" \/>\n<p>Here you can upload and select the file you&#8217;d like to use as your new custom thumbnail.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8484 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-new-thumbnail.png\" alt=\"youtube studio new thumbnail\" width=\"603\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-new-thumbnail.png 1804w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-new-thumbnail-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-new-thumbnail-1024x562.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-new-thumbnail-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-new-thumbnail-1536x843.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/>\n<p>Click Save and you\u2019re good to go! It\u2019s as easy as that.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8485 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-thumbnail-save.png\" alt=\"youtube studio thumbnail save\" width=\"312\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-thumbnail-save.png 786w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-thumbnail-save-252x300.png 252w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/youtube-studio-thumbnail-save-768x915.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a video we made to break it down:<\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube\" data-embed=\"S5AlWg_y8-4\" data-alt=\"video thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"play\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why You Should Change Your YouTube Thumbnail<\/h2>\n<p>Wondering why you should take the time to update your YouTube thumbnail? Let\u2019s break down why it\u2019s worth considering.<\/p>\n<h3>Give Your Content a Second Chance<\/h3>\n<p>The first reason it\u2019s a good idea to consider swapping out your thumbnail for a fresh one is that it gives your video a second chance to perform better. Maybe you want to try a <a href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/blog\/color-combinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new color palette<\/a>, or swap the font itself? A new thumbnail might be <em>just<\/em> the thing you need to grab your audience\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n<h3>Make Your Visuals Match<\/h3>\n<p>Maybe your company has just undergone a full re-brand and your old visuals no longer represent your current approach.\u00a0 Having visual consistency is important for brand trust and will ensure your brand is immediately recognizable.<\/p>\n<h3>Make Something Old New Again<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a special event or holiday coming up, you can update your thumbnail with this theme in mind. Whether it\u2019s throwing a Santa hat on your picture in the thumbnail, or having a mini balloon icon in the background to symbolize your company anniversary\u2014adding this extra flair is bound to pique your viewer\u2019s curiosity.<\/p>\n<h3>Inject Some Personality<\/h3>\n<p>If your thumbnail consists of purely text, consider swapping the thumbnail for a new one with a picture of yourself in it. Seeing the creator of the video on the thumbnail makes it feel more personal and inviting.<\/p>\n<h2>12 Examples of YouTube Thumbnails from Snappa<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for some fresh YouTube thumbnail ideas? <a href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snappa <\/a>has a wide range of royalty-free images and templates you can use to create eye-catching designs that are both simple and professional. The templates below provide clean layouts consisting of font choices and pops of color that ensure your thumbnail makes the impact you desire.<\/p>\n<h3>Modern Beige YouTube Thumbnail Example<\/h3>\n<p><strong><strong><a class=\"template-link\" href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/get-started?template=MTQJT3IRCD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8446\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-breakfast-thumbnail-example.jpg\" alt=\"snappa breakfast thumbnail example\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-breakfast-thumbnail-example.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-breakfast-thumbnail-example-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-breakfast-thumbnail-example-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-breakfast-thumbnail-example-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Gradient YouTube Thumbnail Example<\/h3>\n<p><strong><strong><a class=\"template-link\" href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/get-started?template=WS7Z081EAG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8450\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-gradient-thumbnail-example.jpg\" alt=\"snappa gradient thumbnail example\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-gradient-thumbnail-example.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-gradient-thumbnail-example-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-gradient-thumbnail-example-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-gradient-thumbnail-example-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Bright YouTube Thumbnail Example<\/h3>\n<p><strong><strong><a class=\"template-link\" href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/get-started?template=HBIFOUTLWF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8451\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-invoicing-thumbnail-example.jpg\" alt=\"snappa invoicing thumbnail example\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-invoicing-thumbnail-example.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-invoicing-thumbnail-example-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-invoicing-thumbnail-example-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-invoicing-thumbnail-example-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Creator Tools YouTube Thumbnail Example<\/h3>\n<p><strong><strong><a class=\"template-link\" href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/get-started?template=I5P4XEQSUL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-creator-thumbnail-example.jpg\" alt=\"snappa creator thumbnail example\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-creator-thumbnail-example.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-creator-thumbnail-example-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-creator-thumbnail-example-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-creator-thumbnail-example-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Colorful YouTube Thumbnail Example<\/h3>\n<p><strong><strong><a class=\"template-link\" href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/get-started?template=TVN8NXFSSZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8447\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-cleaning-thumbnail-example.jpg\" alt=\"snappa cleaning thumbnail example\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-cleaning-thumbnail-example.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-cleaning-thumbnail-example-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-cleaning-thumbnail-example-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-cleaning-thumbnail-example-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Minimalist YouTube Thumbnail Example<\/h3>\n<p><strong><strong><a class=\"template-link\" href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/get-started?template=L9IKHYUERO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8449\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-fruit-thumbnail-example.jpg\" alt=\"snappa fruit thumbnail example\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-fruit-thumbnail-example.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-fruit-thumbnail-example-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-fruit-thumbnail-example-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-fruit-thumbnail-example-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Marketing YouTube Thumbnail Example<\/h3>\n<p><strong><strong><a class=\"template-link\" href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/get-started?template=2MJ8QUOUFE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8452\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-marketing-thumbnail-example.jpg\" alt=\"snappa marketing thumbnail example\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-marketing-thumbnail-example.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-marketing-thumbnail-example-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-marketing-thumbnail-example-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-marketing-thumbnail-example-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Clickbait YouTube Thumbnail Example<\/h3>\n<p><strong><strong><a class=\"template-link\" href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/get-started?template=UKC5N1NDAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8454\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-pink-swirl-thumbnail-example.jpg\" alt=\"snappa pink swirl thumbnail example\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-pink-swirl-thumbnail-example.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-pink-swirl-thumbnail-example-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-pink-swirl-thumbnail-example-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-pink-swirl-thumbnail-example-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Realtor YouTube Thumbnail Example<\/h3>\n<p><strong><strong><a class=\"template-link\" href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/get-started?template=VOSO1UQOHR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8455\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-realtor-thumbnail-example.jpg\" alt=\"snappa realtor thumbnail example\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-realtor-thumbnail-example.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-realtor-thumbnail-example-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-realtor-thumbnail-example-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-realtor-thumbnail-example-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Shapes YouTube Thumbnail Example<\/h3>\n<p><strong><strong><a class=\"template-link\" href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/get-started?template=V1UZVCJK6V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8456\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-shapes-thumbnail-example.jpg\" alt=\"snappa shapes thumbnail example\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-shapes-thumbnail-example.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-shapes-thumbnail-example-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-shapes-thumbnail-example-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-shapes-thumbnail-example-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Headline YouTube Thumbnail Example<\/h3>\n<p><strong><strong><a class=\"template-link\" href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/get-started?template=LH7SHS3VX1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8453\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-minimalist-thumbnail-example.jpg\" alt=\"snappa minimalist thumbnail example\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-minimalist-thumbnail-example.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-minimalist-thumbnail-example-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-minimalist-thumbnail-example-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-minimalist-thumbnail-example-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Superfoods YouTube Thumbnail Example<\/h3>\n<p><strong><strong><a class=\"template-link\" href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/get-started?template=PLLDJMMA6L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8457\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-superfoods-thumbnail-example.jpg\" alt=\"snappa superfoods thumbnail example\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-superfoods-thumbnail-example.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-superfoods-thumbnail-example-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-superfoods-thumbnail-example-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/snappa-superfoods-thumbnail-example-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Creating a new YouTube thumbnail for a video is definitely something to consider if your video isn\u2019t getting as much traction as you\u2019d like, want to give it a seasonal visual feel, or simply to freshen things up.<\/p>\n<p>Taking the time necessary to add new thumbnails to your videos will ensure that your thumbnail really pops and grabs your viewer\u2019s attention. This is one simple yet powerful ingredient to your channel\u2019s visuals that will just give it that extra punch.<\/p>\n<p><em>Ready to start creating engaging thumbnails for your YouTube channel?<br \/>\n<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/snappa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You can start your free trial with Snappa here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These days, your YouTube thumbnail is almost as important as the video content itself. As we\u2019ve previously mentioned, a crisp, well-designed YouTube thumbnail can be the factor that determines whether your audience clicks on your video or not. 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