To make a custom thumbnail for YouTube, you can use editing tools that are likely already available on your PC or Mac computer. You can't create a custom thumbnail on the YouTube website itself, but ...

A thumbnail often decides whether a video gets clicked or skipped. It appears before the title is read and sets expectations in seconds. That makes it one of the most influential parts of any video.

For YouTube creators, catching the eyes of potential new viewers starts with a good, custom thumbnail. It’s a skill many video-makers have honed over time, even making the effort to teach other ...