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 How to Create Engaging YouTube Thumbnails Introduction The thumbnail of a YouTube video is usually the very first thing a viewer will see prior to opening a video. Despite the presence of valuable information in your video, there might be times when your thumbnail is not that amazing.Having knowledge on **how to make appealing thumbnails on YouTube** will enable you to get your viewers a hint of what your video is all about. Making a thumbnail requires you not to necessarily be a guru in graphics or any expensive software. You can make good thumbnails using software like Canva or Photoshop. Understand the Purpose of a Thumbnail Before designing, understand what your thumbnail needs to communicate. A viewer should get a basic idea of your video within a few seconds. For example, if your video is about video editing shortcuts, the thumbnail could show a keyboard, editing timeline, and a few large words such as “EDIT FASTER”. The design should support the video topic instead of confu...