How to Set a Custom Thumbnail for YouTube Shorts

 As this is the time of uploading videos and using amazing technological features to create the best video on any platform to upload and receive more and more views and likes. YouTube is one of the great social medias that enables you to share your videos and talent with others.

In this article we are going to discuss about how to set a custom thumbnail for your YouTube Shorts, so that you can make them attractive and appealing for the viewers, by following some simple and easy methods.

How to Set a Custom Thumbnail for YouTube Shorts

IF you are creating Shorts videos on YouTube and want to set an attractive and custom thumbnail for your YouTube Shorts then, you can follow this guide.

Select a Custom Thumbnail on Mobile App

Follow the given steps to set a custom thumbnail on Mobile App for your YouTube shorts:

1. Launch the YouTube app on your smartphone.
2. To upload or create a short video tap the plus + button.
3. Edit your video as you wish from the given options, or you can skip this part by pressing Next.
4. On the next page of Add Details, to pick a thumbnail for your video click the pencil icon.
5. To pick a frame for thumbnail slide through the timeline.
6. To confirm, click Done.
7. Now, fill in the required details and click on Upload Short.

And that's it, you have done it, now this thumbnail can't be changed.

Adding a Custom Thumbnail while Editing the Short video

Another way to add a custom thumbnail for your YouTube short is adding a thumbnail while editing the video. Here is how to do it:

1. In any photo editing software, create a custom thumbnail for your Shorts video.
2. Now, go to the video editing software.
3. Add the thumbnail to your video timeline.
4. You will need to add this as the first few frames of your video's timeline.
5. Next, export the video and upload it as you usually do. 
6. Then, choose the frame of your thumbnail and apply it.

And it's done.

FAQs:

Q: What is a YouTube Short thumbnail?

Ans: A thumbnail means a still photo that the viewers see before and after playing the video. This photo or thumbnail is shown on every platform before and after playing any video or reel, on YouTube, Facebook and all others.

Q: Can I set a thumbnail of my choice on YouTube Shorts video?

Ans: As there is no any direct option to set a custom thumbnail for YouTube shorts video, however you can do so while editing your video, the above read would be of help fo you to do so.

So, this read was to help you know about how to set a custom thumbnail for YouTube Shorts by following some simple and easy methods.

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