Steps to Creating YouTube Thumbnails With Canva

Itemized below are the basic steps to creating custom thumbnails for your YouTube videos via Canva:

Step 1 - Select a Thumbnail Template

You will find hundreds of different thumbnail templates for use in the Canva library. From there you can make a choice that will suit the purpose you want to achieve with your template.

Step 2 - Select Elements to Use

When you talk about Canva design elements, you will find that they run into millions. You can choose from frames, banners, images, fonts, and illustrations.

Step 3 – Change the Background Color

It's very likely that the color on your chosen template is different from what you want to use. You can edit the background color and that of the different elements of your design.

Step 4 - Edit Placeholders

Click on the placeholder texts and change to your preferred message. You can also edit the placeholder fonts to change font style, size, and colors.