How to CHANGE a YouTube Shorts Thumbnail in 30 seconds
February 24, 2025 · 25 sec
Learn how to customize your YouTube Shorts thumbnail with this quick tutorial! While you can't upload custom thumbnails yet, you can still choose the perfect moment from your video. Follow these simple steps to make your Shorts more engaging! 👉 Subscribe for more YouTube tips and tricks!
Step by step guide:
1. Open YouTube app
2. Tap profile icon
3. Go to "Your videos"
4. Select "Shorts"
5. Tap three dots
6. Hit "Edit"
7. Select new thumbnail
8. Save changes
Read the transcript
here's how to change a YouTube shorts thumbnail on a short you already posted first open YouTube then tap the profile icon in the bottom right hand corner tap your videos in the bottom select shorts at the top tap the three dots on the right of the short you want to change hit edit tap the thumbnail select a new moment you can add text hit the check mark and save it now at this point they don't let you upload a brand new thumbnail yet but this feature also wasn't available until recently so just wait
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