{"id":22157,"date":"2024-01-15T18:54:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T13:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/?p=22157"},"modified":"2026-08-04T17:56:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T12:26:12","slug":"how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Change Thumbnail on YouTube Shorts?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mobile-Only Editing: You are required to use the main YouTube mobile app (Android, iOS) to edit or choose your specific frame for your Short&#8217;s thumbnail.<\/li>\n<li>The &#8220;Pencil&#8221; Tool: To get into the thumbnail editing tool, you should tap your profile icon, &#8220;Your videos,&#8221; &#8220;Edit,&#8221; and then press the pencil icon on your video.<\/li>\n<li>Frame Selection Over Uploads: Since you are not able to upload your own image file, you should slide through your video timeline and select your perfect, high-action frame.<\/li>\n<li>The Editor\u2019s Hack: To use your professional graphics, you should insert your custom design as a 0.1-second frame in your video file before uploading your video to YouTube.<\/li>\n<li>In-App Enhancements: You can use the &#8220;A&#8221; icon and filter tools within the YouTube mobile app to add bold text after your frame selection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#How_to_Change_Your_YouTube_Shorts_Thumbnail\" title=\"How to Change Your YouTube Shorts Thumbnail\">How to Change Your YouTube Shorts Thumbnail<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#Steps_to_Change_Thumbnail\" title=\"Steps to Change Thumbnail\">Steps to Change Thumbnail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#Key_Information_Workarounds\" title=\"Key Information &amp; Workarounds\">Key Information &amp; Workarounds<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#How_to_Make_Your_YouTube_Channel_Private\" title=\"How to Make Your YouTube Channel Private\">How to Make Your YouTube Channel Private<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#Tips_for_Changing_YouTube_Shorts_Thumbnail_Effectively\" title=\"Tips for Changing YouTube Shorts Thumbnail Effectively\">Tips for Changing YouTube Shorts Thumbnail Effectively<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#Master_the_%E2%80%9CCustom_Frame%E2%80%9D_Workaround\" title=\"Master the &#8220;Custom Frame&#8221; Workaround:\">Master the &#8220;Custom Frame&#8221; Workaround:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#Leverage_In-App_Enhancements\" title=\"Leverage In-App Enhancements:\">Leverage In-App Enhancements:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#Prioritize_the_Mobile_App\" title=\"Prioritize the Mobile App\">Prioritize the Mobile App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#Select_High-Action_Frames\" title=\"Select High-Action Frames\">Select High-Action Frames<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#Verify_for_Consistency\" title=\"Verify for Consistency\">Verify for Consistency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#Q1_Can_I_change_the_thumbnail_of_a_scheduled_YouTube_Short\" title=\"Q1. Can I change the thumbnail of a scheduled YouTube Short?\">Q1. Can I change the thumbnail of a scheduled YouTube Short?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#Q2_What_size_are_YouTube_Shorts_thumbnails\" title=\"Q2. What size are YouTube Shorts thumbnails?\">Q2. What size are YouTube Shorts thumbnails?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#Q3_Why_cant_I_change_the_thumbnail_on_my_YouTube_Short\" title=\"Q3. Why can&#8217;t I change the thumbnail on my YouTube Short?\">Q3. Why can&#8217;t I change the thumbnail on my YouTube Short?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#Q4_What_is_the_thumbnail_ratio_for_YouTube_Shorts\" title=\"Q4. What is the thumbnail ratio for YouTube Shorts?\">Q4. What is the thumbnail ratio for YouTube Shorts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-change-youtube-shorts-thumbnail\/#Q5_Can_I_change_the_thumbnail_of_a_scheduled_YouTube_Short\" title=\"Q5. \u00a0Can I change the thumbnail of a scheduled YouTube Short?\">Q5. \u00a0Can I change the thumbnail of a scheduled YouTube Short?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>YouTube Shorts are no less than Instagram Reels. If you have started posting YouTube Shorts and want to go back on some of them and change the thumbnails to make them look more appealing, we understand why. Every YouTuber wants to improve their YouTube Shorts game since this feature is the best way to reach new viewers.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-transform: initial;\">However, before learning how to change YouTube Shorts thumbnails, it is crucial to know that editing or changing your thumbnails<\/span><strong style=\"text-transform: initial;\">\u00a0is not available for all creators<\/strong><span style=\"text-transform: initial;\">.<\/span> According to YouTube&#8217;s official comment, many users get the prompt, &#8220;For now, you can&#8217;t change the thumbnail of your Shorts.&#8221; YouTube is looking into the matter and will update all users soon. Until then, here&#8217;s how to change the Shorts thumbnail for the rest of the users.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Your_YouTube_Shorts_Thumbnail\"><\/span>How to Change Your YouTube Shorts Thumbnail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To change the thumbnail image, you must use the YouTube mobile app (available for both Android and iOS devices) during or after the uploading process by selecting a frame from your video.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Change_Thumbnail\"><\/span>Steps to Change Thumbnail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your Short is already up and running, but you&#8217;re not happy with the auto-chosen frame, you can follow the below steps to change the thumbnail:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the YouTube mobile app, and click on your profile picture (or the &#8220;U&#8221; icon) in the bottom right corner.<\/li>\n<li>Click on &#8220;Your videos&#8221; and select the Short you want to change the thumbnail for.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the three dots (\u22ee) next to your Short, and select &#8220;Edit&#8221; from the menu.<\/li>\n<li>On the video preview screen, click on the &#8220;Pencil icon&#8221; (edit thumbnail) in the corner of the video.<\/li>\n<li>Select a frame: Move your finger along the timeline at the bottom to select the exact moment you&#8217;d like to be the thumbnail image.<\/li>\n<li>Click on &#8220;Done&#8221; and then &#8220;Save&#8221; to change the thumbnail image.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Information_Workarounds\"><\/span>Key Information &amp; Workarounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No Direct Image Upload:<\/strong> YouTube currently does not support the direct upload of a standalone image (such as a .jpg) as a thumbnail image for YouTube Shorts on mobile devices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The &#8220;Custom Frame&#8221; Hack:<\/strong> In order to use a professional design created using Canva or Photoshop, you can add this design as a 0.1-second frame at the very beginning or end of your video using a video editing app such as CapCut or Premiere Pro before you upload to YouTube.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Text &amp; Filters:<\/strong> In the latest 2026 YouTube mobile update, once you have selected a frame, you can use the &#8220;A&#8221; icon to add text or filters directly to make the frame stand out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desktop &#8220;Test &amp; Compare&#8221;:<\/strong> If you are a verified creator and use a computer, you can use the YouTube Studio to see if the &#8220;Test &amp; Compare&#8221; option is available to you, which will allow you to upload up to three different custom vertical thumbnails to see which one performs best in search results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_Your_YouTube_Channel_Private\"><\/span>How to Make Your YouTube Channel Private<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, you may need to take a break from your YouTube activities and reorganize your brand, so you can choose to keep your YouTube channel private or &#8216;hidden.&#8217;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Step 1: Go to YouTube Studio and sign in to your YouTube account using your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Step 2: Click on &#8216;Settings&#8217; in the left sidebar.<\/li>\n<li>Step 3: Click on &#8216;Channel&#8217; and select &#8216;Advanced Settings.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Step 4: At the bottom, click on &#8216;Remove YouTube Content.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Step 5: You will be asked to sign in again, so select &#8216;I want to hide my channel&#8217; or &#8216;I want to hide my content.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Step 6: Click on &#8216;I agree&#8217; to check the boxes, and click &#8216;Hide My Channel.&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you hide your YouTube channel, your YouTube videos, channel name, and other activities will be private, but your comments and replies will be deleted, and your videos will be &#8216;unhidden&#8217; if you re-enable your YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Changing_YouTube_Shorts_Thumbnail_Effectively\"><\/span>Tips for Changing YouTube Shorts Thumbnail Effectively<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get the best views and ensure your content looks professional, consider these strategic tips when updating your Shorts thumbnails through the mobile app:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Master_the_%E2%80%9CCustom_Frame%E2%80%9D_Workaround\"><\/span>Master the &#8220;Custom Frame&#8221; Workaround:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Since YouTube does not allow you to upload your own image file as your Shorts thumbnail, you have to be strategic. Prior to uploading, use your video editing software (like CapCut or Premiere) to embed your custom-designed thumbnail as a *single frame* (about 0.1 seconds) at the very beginning or end of your video. When editing through the YouTube mobile app, simply slide the video selector to your desired frame.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leverage_In-App_Enhancements\"><\/span>Leverage In-App Enhancements:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After selecting your desired frame through the *Pencil icon*, don\u2019t just stop there. Use the *\u201cA\u201d icon* within the YouTube mobile app to overlay interesting text, play with fonts, and even make colors pop.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prioritize_the_Mobile_App\"><\/span>Prioritize the Mobile App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Remember that this feature is a platform restriction. If you&#8217;re searching for the &#8220;Edit&#8221; pencil icon on the desktop or the YouTube Studio app, you won&#8217;t find it. You should always use the primary YouTube mobile app on Android or iOS to make these changes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Select_High-Action_Frames\"><\/span>Select High-Action Frames<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As you slide through the timeline to choose your image, look for the &#8220;peak&#8221; moments where the subject has a clear expression, high contrast backgrounds, or the exact moment of the reveal. Steer clear of blurry or mid-blink frames that take place during transitions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verify_for_Consistency\"><\/span>Verify for Consistency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Go to your channel by clicking your profile icon or &#8220;U.&#8221; Verify that the images you choose for the thumbnail have a cohesive look for your brand, instead of a messy jumble of random images.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your thumbnail is the digital &#8220;front door&#8221; to your content. The interface for YouTube Shorts can be limiting at times, as you have to consider the mobile experience and choose a frame for your thumbnail. However, it is well worth the effort to create a high-converting marketing piece with the customization options within the app. Don\u2019t let a blurry auto-frame stop you from growing your audience \u2013 take control of your thumbnail and start converting scrollers into subscribers. With <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/youtube\/shorts-fund-monetization\/\">YouTube Shorts Monetization policy<\/a>, this is an even better way to earn and grow on the platform. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">promote your YouTube channel<\/a> to see more growth on this platform.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Can_I_change_the_thumbnail_of_a_scheduled_YouTube_Short\"><\/span>Q1. Can I change the thumbnail of a scheduled YouTube Short?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. You can do this by opening your YouTube mobile app, navigating to your profile, and then clicking on &#8220;Your videos.&#8221; You can then click on the three dots on your scheduled short video, click on &#8220;Edit,&#8221; and then click on the pencil icon on your video preview before going live.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_size_are_YouTube_Shorts_thumbnails\"><\/span>Q2. What size are YouTube Shorts thumbnails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The aspect ratio for the YouTube Shorts thumbnail is 16:9, and the best size for them is 1920X1080 pixels.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Why_cant_I_change_the_thumbnail_on_my_YouTube_Short\"><\/span>Q3. Why can&#8217;t I change the thumbnail on my YouTube Short?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can&#8217;t change thumbnail YouTube Shorts because custom thumbnails on Shorts are allowed from desktop, not the mobile app.<\/p>\n<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_is_the_thumbnail_ratio_for_YouTube_Shorts\"><\/span>Q4. What is the thumbnail ratio for YouTube Shorts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The thumbnail of a YouTube Short should have an aspect ratio of 9:16 and a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Can_I_change_the_thumbnail_of_a_scheduled_YouTube_Short\"><\/span>Q5. \u00a0Can I change the thumbnail of a scheduled YouTube Short?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, but only through the YouTube mobile app, not the Desktop or Studio app. Just like before, go to Your videos &gt; Edit &gt; Pencil icon. 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