How to Make Thumbnails for YouTube Videos on Canva

Learn how to create professional-looking YouTube thumbnails for free using Canva! In this step-by-step tutorial, I'll walk you through the process of designing an eye-catching thumbnail that can help boost your views and make your videos stand out. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your design skills, I'll show you how to choose templates, customize fonts, add graphics, and even upload your own images. Plus, I'll share some tips on making your thumbnails pop with color adjustments and image borders. Ready to design like a pro? Watch now and start creating thumbnails that capture attention! Host: Elizabeth Parker 📚 RESOURCES Canva: https://www.canva.com ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 00:07 - Select the YouTube thumbnail template 01:18 - Customize text: change fonts, sizes, and colors 02:10 - Remove elements (Text, Images, and Graphics) 02:28 - Change images: search for free and premium options 03:59 - Edit your image: add borders and adjust colors 03:05 - Upload your own images and adjust backgrounds 04:12 - Remove image backgrounds (Premium feature) 04:29 - Make final tweaks to your thumbnail 04:47 - Download your thumbnail (PNG format recommended) 05:19 - Wrap up 📺 RELATED VIDEOS Playlist with all my videos on Canva:    • Canva   📩 NEWSLETTER Get the latest high-quality tutorial and tips and tricks videos emailed to your inbox each week: https://kevinstratvert.com/newsletter/ 🔽 CONNECT WITH ME Official website: http://www.kevinstratvert.com LinkedIn:   / kevinstratvert   Discord: https://bit.ly/KevinStratvertDiscord Twitter:   / kevstrat   Facebook:   / kevin-stratvert-101912218227818   TikTok:   / kevinstratvert   Instagram:   / kevinstratvert   🎁 TOOLS AND DISCOUNTS ✅ 🎙️ Voicemod AI Voice Changer | 5% off | https://link.xsolla.com/KZBi89AY ✅ 📺 Descript AI Video Editor | https://get.descript.com/sf22jb63w2tx ✅ 💵 QuickBooks Online: https://bit.ly/intuitquickbooksonline ✅ 🌐 Squarespace Websites | https://squarespace.syuh.net/XYaqYM ✅ 🔍 Grammarly | https://grammarly.go2cloud.org/SH3nL ✅ 📹 CapCut Video Editor | https://bit.ly/installcapcut ✅ 🛍️ Shopify | https://shopify.pxf.io/XY9rPa ✅ 📋 Notion | https://affiliate.notion.so/rffva4tr71ax ✅ 🤖 ElevenLabs Text-to-Speech | https://try.elevenlabs.io/taqepq60mptr 🎒 MY COURSES Go from Excel novice to data analysis ninja in just 2 hours: https://kevinstratvert.thinkific.com/ 🙏 REQUEST VIDEOS https://forms.gle/BDrTNUoxheEoMLGt5 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kevlers?... 🙌 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Hit the THANKS button in any video! Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3kCP2yz ⚖ DISCLOSURE Some links are affiliate links. Purchasing through these links gives me a small commission to support videos on this channel. The price to you is the same. #stratvert #canva #thumbnail