YouTube Thumbnail Templates
62 templates, free to edit and download. Each thumbnail is 1280 × 720 pixels, the size YouTube recommends for custom thumbnails. Add a bold title and a strong image. Instead of forcing everyone into a subscription, we aim to charge the rich while keeping YouTube thumbnail templates free for everyone else. See details.
About these templates
Hotpot makes it easy to create stunning YouTube thumbnail images. Boost your odds of engaging subscribers, increasing video views, and driving YouTube revenue with captivating thumbnails. Customize handcrafted templates, or make new graphics from scratch. Our drag-n-drop editor and preset options help you create graphics faster and more affordably, especially for non-designers.
Thumbnails are one of the biggest reasons people click a video. Use a clear face or subject, a few large words, and colors that stand out from YouTube's interface. Test your design at a small size, since many people browse on phones.
Keep the timestamp corner in mind, because YouTube shows the video length over the lower right. A consistent thumbnail style helps viewers recognize your videos in search and recommendations. YouTube sets a file size limit for custom thumbnails, so download a compressed image.