Professional and Eye-catching YouTube Thumbnail Design

The proper design of YouTube Thumbnails makes your videos stand out in the competition. The thumbnail size is 1280 x 720 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The file formats can be JPG/JPEG/BMP/PNG/GIF with a file size less than 2 MB.  Choosing a smaller size image is a big mistake. The use of bold fonts with larger size grabs the attention of the viewer.

Main design Components:

1. Background

2. Title Text

3. Text shadows

4. Image

5. Editing of Image if required

6. Choosing ICONS for better engagement.

Background

Background colour choice is very important for the thumbnail design. Applying a gradient to the chosen colour creates a beautiful transition and makes the image catchy. Extracting colour from the image could be one option. You can choose your colour combination matching your brand colours or your favourite colours.

Title Text

Your video title plays a very important role in creating curiosity in the mind of the viewer. Proper choice of words related to the subject matter of the video drives the viewer to click the video to see the details. From a design point of view choice of FONT and Colour plays a crucial role aligned with the channel profile or with the background image you choose. 

Text Shadows

Shadows create a visual effect and make your thumbnail to stand out in the competition. It can be designed in a number of ways like drop shadow, long shadow etc. and final choice will be based on the text font. Colour of the shadow is another important aspect of the design.

Image

The image adds essence to the design. It builds a connection with the viewer. The background image when used to contrast and clarity draws the attention of the viewer and drives to check what is inside the video. The image size can be anything but it has to be resized and after colour adjustment, as it is needed will be used in the design. The image of the presenter with a look aligned with the mood of the video creates a sort of engagement with the viewer. From the design point of view, any minor adjustment or editing such as removing background or colour enhancement as needed will be accomplished.   

Editing of Image (if required)

A high image resolution always better to use for clarity and creating an impression in the mind of the viewer. Playing with little adjustment in the colour profile, settings will enhance the quality of the image. If any background removal is needed will be accomplished with the tool in the software to fit in the frame of the design. 

Choosing ICONS for better engagement

ICONS adds another dimension in the design and empowers it to catch the attention of the viewer. Conveying a message with visuals always easy to understand and information gets processed at a faster pace. ICONS with your brand colours closely resembles and connects with the viewer. It creates an image in the mind of the viewer so that they can easily identify your thumbnail in a pool of documents.

• I design the thumbnails based on your colour and font choice if any.
• Every design is based on the matching colour profile of your channel to depict a brand identity.
• In-depth attention is paid in each design before finalising.
• I will provide a source file in .psd format for each design. 

• The image file(either in JPEG/PNG/PDF/.psd etc) that you want to include in the design if any.
• If there are any changes required in the image you supplied, I will make the changes in the same.
• Your colour and font choice if any.
• The text items you want to include in the design.

If you still have any questions feel free to drop a mail at dataentryikc@gmail.com