How to create a thumbnail in Adobe Photoshop

Making thumbnails can be fun and easy! Follow my tutorial to learn how quick, easy and fun it can be!

Sure, here is a step-by-step guide on how to create a YouTube thumbnail with Photoshop:

1. Open Photoshop and create a new document by going to File - New. Set the dimensions to 1280x720 pixels, which is the recommended size for YouTube thumbnails.

2. Choose a background color or image for your thumbnail. You can use a solid color, gradient, or image as your background. To do this, create a new layer and fill it with your chosen color or insert your image.

3. Add text to your thumbnail. Click on the "T" tool in the toolbar and choose the font, size, and color for your text. Type in your text and position it where you want it on the thumbnail.

4. Add any additional elements to your thumbnail. You can insert images, shapes, or icons to add more interest to your thumbnail. To do this, create a new layer and add your desired element.

5. Add effects to your thumbnail. You can add drop shadows, bevels, or glows to your text and images to make them stand out. To do this, select the layer you want to apply the effect to and click on Layer Style in the Layers panel. Choose the effect you want to apply and adjust the settings as needed.

6. Save your thumbnail. Once you're happy with your thumbnail, go to File - Save As and choose the format you want to save it in (such as JPEG or PNG). Make sure to name your file and save it in a location where you can easily find it.
Upload your thumbnail to YouTube. Now that you've created your thumbnail, you can upload it to

7. YouTube along with your video. When you upload your video, you'll have the option to choose your custom thumbnail from your computer.

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- Professor Klaus (Mike Wittig)
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