**Title:** How to Make a Thumbnail for a YouTube Video **Introduction

**Title:** How to Make a Thumbnail for a YouTube Video **Introduction:** - Introduction slide: "How to Make a Thumbnail for Your YouTube Video" - Briefly introduce the importance of a good thumbnail and how it can impact video views. **Step 1: Choose the Right Dimensions** - Explain that YouTube recommends a resolution of 1280x720 pixels for thumbnails. - Mention the importance of a 16:9 aspect ratio for optimal display. **Step 2: Select an Eye-Catching Image** - Discuss the need to use a high-quality image that represents the video content. - Emphasize using bright colors and clear images. **Step 3: Add Text to Your Thumbnail** - Show how to add engaging and readable text to highlight key points of the video. - Recommend using bold fonts and contrasting colors. **Step 4: Use Design Tools** - Introduce popular tools like Canva, Adobe Spark, or Photoshop. - Provide a brief overview of how to use these tools to create and edit thumbnails. **Step 5: Optimize and Upload** - Explain how to save the thumbnail in JPEG, PNG, or GIF formats. - Guide on uploading the thumbnail in YouTube’s video settings.