Optimum settings for Video Thumbnails
Make your own Thumbnail right to the fore, you should note a few tips:
- The resolution of your Thumbnails should be at least 1280 x 720 pixels or to a minimum width of 640 pixels. Otherwise, the resolution, the following applies: The higher the better the result.
- The file size must not exceed 2 MB.
- Create your Thumbnail, as the aspect ratio of 16:9.
- The preview image you can upload in formats of JPG, GIF, BMP or PNG.
Thumbnails for YouTube Videos
- In order for you to uploading custom Thumbnails can, you first need to your YouTube account to confirm.
- Select whether you would like to receive the confirmation code via SMS or voice call and enter your mobile phone number. Click on "Send" and enter the six-digit Code in the displayed area.
- Then click on the top right Gear and in the context menu on "Video Manager".
- Select the Video for which the Thumbnail you want to set and click the edit button.
- Now you can select the Option "custom Thumbnail" and the preview image upload.
- Finally, click on "save Changes".
Thumbnail for YouTube upload
In the next article, we will show you how you can Videos with a length of about 15 minutes to upload can.
