Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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Learn how to make a thumbnail for YouTube videos in our 2023 YouTube thumbnail tutorial for beginners. I'll show you how quick and easy it is to create a thumbnail with Canva. You can use the free version of Canva or if you'd like to remove the background of your image you'll need Canva Pro.

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Canva Pro (45-day free trial): thefigco.com/canva
Free Canva Sign Up: partner.canva.com/WDjENX

YouTube Course for Beginners: 4videos4weeks.com

My YouTube studio setup: kit.co/jeffthelen/my-youtube-video-kit