{"id":123819,"date":"2019-12-03T07:00:43","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=123819"},"modified":"2019-12-09T09:36:41","modified_gmt":"2019-12-09T15:36:41","slug":"how-to-create-video-thumbnails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/how-to-create-video-thumbnails\/","title":{"rendered":"An Introduction to Creating Great Video Thumbnails"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of the thumbnail image for your videos \u2014 and how to choose, create, and upload one.<\/h2>\n

I know what you\u2019re thinking: “An entire article on how to create thumbnail images for my videos? Who cares?” And while a video\u2019s thumbnail image might seem like the most trivial of trivialities, in many cases, it\u2019s actually the single most important element of your video\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

It all comes down to clicks. And for those who say that not all videos \u2014 or films \u2014 are meant for clicks or even online viewing, you\u2019re right. However, at the end of the day, the film and video industry is unifying with digital content.<\/p>\n

And when it comes to the bigger, online video platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, and Facebook, your beautifully shot, tightly edited, award-winning video will only get views if it gets clicks. And when it comes to getting clicks, there are very few elements you can actually control.<\/p>\n

Along with the title and description, an exciting, enticing, quality thumbnail image is crucial for getting clicks. It\u2019s no coincidence that ninety percent of the top videos on YouTube<\/a> all have customized thumbnails. So, let\u2019s dive into how to choose, create, and upload the all-important thumbnail image for your videos.<\/p>\n

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Choosing a Thumbnail<\/h3>\n
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A good thumbnail draws the interest of the viewer, making them want to see more.<\/p><\/div>\n

Don\u2019t worry, unless you\u2019re making a video series or some sort of template, you don\u2019t usually have to start from scratch. And, if you\u2019re in a rush and can\u2019t make a custom image, just make sure you choose a good thumbnail when you\u2019re uploading to your social video platform.<\/p>\n

YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Twitter all allow you (to a degree) to choose a thumbnail image from your video, either by scrubbing through the video or by randomly selecting a few (or several) for you to choose from. Your desired image will depend on the video\u2019s style, message, and goal. Here are some general rules on what to look for:<\/p>\n