Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Are you tired of being forced to choose a random frame for your YouTube Shorts? The wait is finally over! YouTube just released a massive update allowing creators to upload their very own custom thumbnails for Shorts.

In this quick tutorial, I will show you exactly how to upload a custom thumbnail to your YouTube Shorts so you can skyrocket your click-through rates and get more views.

What you will learn in this video:
✔ The difference between the old frame-picking method and the new custom thumbnail feature
✔ A step-by-step guide to easily uploading your Shorts thumbnail
✔ Best practices for creating highly clickable Shorts thumbnails that stand out

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