Bold YouTube Thumbnail Template

A high-contrast thumbnail with a huge two-colour headline, a round photo frame with an arrow pointing to it, and a “New video” badge. Free to edit online — change every word, colour and shape, then download PNG or SVG.

How to customise this template

Open it in the editorClick “Edit this template” — it opens in your browser, ready to edit.
Change the textDouble-click any text to type your own words. Pick fonts and sizes in the Design panel.
Make it yoursClick a shape to change its colour, use Import to add your photo or logo, and drag anything to move it.
DownloadClick Export and choose PNG (1×–4×) or SVG.

YouTube Thumbnail design tips

Keep the headline to 3–5 big words — thumbnails are viewed tiny on phones.

Use strong contrast: light text on dark backgrounds or the reverse.

Download PNG at 1280 × 720; YouTube accepts files up to 2 MB.

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Frequently asked questions

What size is a YouTube thumbnail?

1280 × 720 pixels (16:9), at least 640 pixels wide, under 2 MB, as JPG, PNG or GIF. These templates are already set to 1280 × 720.

Can I add my own photo?

Yes. In the editor, use Import to place your photo, then move it into the frame. Select the photo and the frame shape together and press Ctrl/Cmd+7 to clip it neatly inside.

How do I edit a template?

Click “Edit this template”. It opens in the free SketchValley Vector Editor in your browser, where you can double-click any text to change it, recolour shapes, add images and move anything around.

What formats can I download?

PNG at 1×–4× size, or SVG — a vector file that stays sharp at any size and opens in Illustrator, Figma, Inkscape and Canva.