Free online YouTube thumbnail maker
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Why choose our YouTube thumbnail maker?
You don’t have to be a brilliant designer to craft beautiful content. Whether you’re a team of one or a team of five, our brand templating platform makes it easy to create content and build your brand in the new design democracy.

Brand assets
Make customizing content even easier by storing all your brand assets in one place.

Web-based platform
Since Marq' platform is web-based, there's nothing to download or install — so you'll always have the latest version.

Data automation
Smart Fields auto-populate information in your templates, so you don't have to chase down information.

Easy import
Marq integrates with your favorite tools to put content at your fingertips. Transfer text from a Google Doc, import an InDesign file or insert photos from Dropbox, Facebook or Unsplash so you can stay focused on your work.
How to make YouTube thumbnails
Step 1: Choose a layout
An effective YouTube thumbnail should drive interest in your video, show what the video is about and avoid being too busy.

Step 2: Choose an image
Want to stand out in YouTube search results? Images with faces and bright colors do best at capturing the audience's attention. Choose a fun shot from the video itself or upload a photo related to the content.

Step 3: Brand the thumbnail
Incorporate your brand colors and your brand logos into the thumbnail to drive brand recognition and awareness.

Step 4: Download and share
Share your thumbnail with with the world. Download a high quality image and upload it to YouTube.

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