Why I Can't Upload Custom Thumbnails On YouTube Videos

Hey fellas, as you know YouTube is now one of the biggest video-sharing platforms with billions of active users.
So for this huge amount of audience, there are some people, known as YouTubers who provide the best far content in a certain category.

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YouTube made this work so easy for them to not just let their employees upload YouTube stuff but also allow any random person sitting in a random place to create random quality content.

You, yes you!  who is known for his best storytelling and narration can become the best Vlogger out there, who would entertain a huge amount of audience which is directly a positive factor for YouTube to get some awesome content for free.?

Now before going to the main problem let's learn from the basics so that you are aware of what is required to start a YouTube channel.

What are the requirements to start a YouTube channel?

1. Well, there are no problematic requirements to start a YouTube channel. 
2. You just need a Gmail account. 
3. Just go to YouTube and click on Sign In.
4. Now enter your Gmail account and password.
5. After that click on your channel icon and click on create a channel if not created.
6. Now you have your own YouTube channel where you can upload awesome videos and subscribe to your favorite content creators.

Now the question that arises after creating a new channel in YouTubers mind,

Why I Can't Upload Custom Thumbnails On My YouTube Video

Well, the answer is quite simple. New YouTubers haven't verified their YouTube channel as a Content Creator YouTube Channel.

The channel that you created earlier was only for the audience of YouTube or for those who upload some random content not as a YouTube verified YouTuber.

YouTube also does not recognize you as YouTuber even after uploading videos. Due to this, you may evidence fewer views.

This is all because you haven't done the verification for being a Content Creator. Now let me tell you how to verify yourself:

Can't Upload Custom Thumbnails On YouTube - Fix (PC/Mac)

1. Open YouTube Creator Studio by clicking on your channel in the top right corner.
2. On the left, click on the channel right below comments.
3. Now click on verify.
4. Put your phone number in the box.
5. After that, YouTube will send you a verification code through SMS or voice note on the respective number.
6. Just put the verification code in the box and click next.
7. Finally, your YouTube channel is primarily verified.
8. Now you can upload custom thumbnails, do live streams and upload more than 10 minutes.

You can also check how to get a verification mark before 100K subscribers.

Can't Upload Custom Thumbnails On YouTube - Fix (Android/iOS)

On Android and iOS, the process is some sort of different as you cannot access the full creator studio from there. So here's the process to fix it.

1. Go to Chrome or any other browser and click on the three dots in the top right corner.
2. Now scroll down and choose a desktop site.
3. After then go to YouTube.
4. If it redirects to the YouTube app then try to use a different browser.
5. After that do the process I mentioned above.

In this article, I will also tell you the ultimate formula for making the best Thumbnails.

Now the next question that arises will be, "How To Create Awesome Thumbnails For YouTube". 

I will explain it shortly. But before taking a direct flight to that section you must read the following recipe for creating the best possible thumbnail:

Recipe For Creating Best Ever YouTube Thumbnail

Well according to the Search Engine Optimization of YouTube, thumbnails are one of the most important factors. As they are the first thing that a new viewer inspects and click on. Now:

What Makes A YouTube Video Thumbnail Best 

Brand Colors:

• Before starting your YouTube channel make sure to select your brand colors. Like if your favorite colors are blue and black then make them your iconic colors. Use them in all of your thumbnails. 
• At the start, you may not get that many visuals but as time passes, a stage will come when your thumbnails will out glow all the aspects you have in your video.
• So when a viewer who is scrolling on YouTube and the color visuals create attraction, he/she will directly click on it if all of the topics in the video are exposed in the Thumbnail. Just like Neil Patel's Thumbnails who uses orange, black, and white.

Background: 

• A good background is one of the important factors in creating a good thumbnail. 
• It must include those colors and elements that do not fade or blur the text color or the object in the Thumbnail you want to show.
• You don't have to use the same background for different categories if it doesn't match the context. 
• Like if you are making a gaming thumbnail your background must include in the game screenshot, not a colored background. As it directly creates an impact on the viewer's minds about the game as most of the viewers do not see the title at all. Just like me.
• Also if you are a vlogger and upload a YouTube Thumbnail with white background and just some text then it will decrease your CTR thousands of times. 
• But if you are uploading tutorials like " How To Upload Custom Thumbnails " then it's not important whether you write on a colored background or your picture.

Text With Background: 

• The main aspect of a Thumbnail is the font of the text. 
• Mostly a new YouTuber will go through using fonts that are downloaded from the Internet but that's wrong. 
• There are many top-quality thumbnails with default fonts like Ariel or Times New Roman. So using default fonts is not bad but I will recommend them more.
• The main aspect is where to place them, in which color and size.
• Although if you find out your respective font is much more visual than the default one then I'll recommend you to use that font. 
• Do not use a lot of different colored fonts. It will make it difficult for the viewer to understand.
• Also, try to use a similar font style for better understanding.
• Always use a font with a background over it if your font color is red then use a white color background just over the font. 
• Remember that I  am saying about the background over the text, not over the whole thumbnail.

PNG Icons:

• Properly showing PNG icons and the proper position will create a very good impact. As the viewer will directly understand what the video is about without reading the title.
• Be sure that the use of a lot of PNG icons can destroy the whole design. So be smart and safe.
• I recommend you to use the PNG icon of the main keyword only that is mentioned in your video.
• Also, note never to use emojis in the video if it's not very important because it doesn't look professional and I don't want any of my readers to do unprofessional work.

Your Face:

• This is one of the best ways to get an audience because it symbolizes the voice-over chance in the video. No one likes to watch a video without a good voice-over.
• Always try to provide a picture that is related to the video. 
• Like if you are telling about money-making websites then a picture with a smile or positing the text would be best. But if your video is about some serious topic then you provide a picture according to it. Do you get what I am saying?
• Whenever you are uploading a picture of yourself, remember to remove the background of the picture and add another background if the picture background is odd.
• Try to wear a dark color dress as it makes an impression only on your text and your gesture.
• Using only text and PNG icons is much better than using a low-quality blurred image. So if you have no HD picture for that topic then use fonts and elements only.

Now let me tell you the way to make awesome thumbnails by using the recipe that I mentioned above:

How To Create Awesome Thumbnails For YouTube Videos (PC/Mac)

1. You can create a thumbnail on any photo editor or MS Paint itself but I prefer Adobe Photoshop for making thumbnails. As you will get many options to customize thumbnails.
2. If you don't have Adobe Photoshop or any photo editor software installed then you can also do it online on free photo tool.  It is an online version of Adobe Photoshop.
3. There are many online websites but I don't recommend them for thumbnail generating as mostly are not free and have fewer features according to Photoshop.
4. The size for YouTube Thumbnails is 1280pixels X 720pixels or a 16:9 ratio.
5. Now if you read my recipe above you can create a thumbnail of your own choice on PC/Mac.
6. You can get free stock images from pexels.

How To Create Awesome Thumbnails For YouTube Videos (Android/iOS)

1. You can use any photo editor on mobile for thumbnail generating but I will recommend PicsArt or PixelLab.
2. The custom size for YouTube Thumbnails is 1280 pixels X 720 pixels.
3. Now apply the recipe I mentioned above to get the best thumbnail possible.

Queries Solved

Q: What is the custom size of YouTube video Thumbnail?

Ans: The size for YouTube Thumbnails is 1280pixels × 720pixels or 16:9.

Q: How I can upload my thumbnails on YouTube?

Ans:

1. After creating your channel on YouTube, just go to your creator's studio and click on the channel right below the comments section. 
2. A verify button will appear, click on it.
3. Add your phone number and YouTube will send you an SMS or voice note on the respective number.
4. Put it in the box and your channel is verified.
5. Now you can upload custom thumbnails.

Q: Why can't upload thumbnails on YouTube App?

Ans: When you are uploading a video through the YouTube app you can add a title and description only. So there are two solutions: 

YT Studio:

1. Install YT studio from the play store or app store.
2. Just after uploading a video (not during the processing), go to YT studio and put tags and thumbnail there.

Google YouTube:

1. Go to Google Chrome or any other browser.
2. Now click on three dots at the top right corner, scroll down and click on desktop site.
3. Now open youtube If it redirects to the YouTube app, use another browser and repeat the process.
4. Now there you can add Thumbnails and tags even during upload.

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