YouTube Thumbnail Preview
Upload your thumbnail and type your title. See it next to other videos on the YouTube home feed, in search and on a phone — before you publish. Your picture never leaves your device.
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My video title goes here — make it count!
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Your video is the first one (with the purple outline). Does it stand out next to the others? Can you read the thumbnail text at phone size?
How to use it
- 1Choose your thumbnail image (1280×720 is best).
- 2Type your video title and channel name.
- 3Switch between computer, phone, search and dark mode to check it stands out and the text is readable.
Questions
What size should a YouTube thumbnail be?
1280×720 pixels (16:9), under 2 MB, as JPG or PNG.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No. The preview is made inside your browser; the picture is not sent to YCNP or anyone else.
What makes a good thumbnail?
One clear subject, big readable text (3–5 words), strong contrast and a face showing emotion. Check it at phone size — most people see it small.
Want real people to watch your video?
On YCNP creators support each other: watch a few videos from other creators, earn Karma, and promote your own video link for free.