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Keep a few rules in mind for the size of your custom thumbnail because it will also be used

as your preview when someone embeds your video on their site. Google recommends that

your thumbnail:
 Have a resolution of 1280X720 (minimum width of 640 pixels).

 Be uploaded in image formats such as .JPG, .GIF, .BMP, or .PNG.

 Remain under the 2MB limit.
 Try to use a 16:9 aspect ratio.

You can upload a custom thumbnail as soon as you upload a video by simply choosing the

custom thumbnail option. To add one to an already-existing video, go to your Video

Manager, click Edit for the video you want to work with and then click custom thumbnail.

2. Give Your Video a Killer Title

You want something descriptive enough to make someone want to watch, but not so long
that it’s cut off when displayed. You need to make it sound exciting, but not so over-the-top

that it looks spammy. Try to include keywords for search and irresistibly clickable

adjectives.