{"id":209,"date":"2025-06-16T20:17:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T20:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/?p=209"},"modified":"2025-06-16T20:17:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T20:17:53","slug":"how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-short","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-short\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Change Thumbnail on YouTube Short"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thumbnails play a key role in grabbing viewers\u2019 attention on YouTube, even for Shorts. However, changing the thumbnail for YouTube Shorts works differently compared to regular videos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many creators wonder whether it\u2019s possible to change or set a custom thumbnail using a computer \u2014 but this option is limited to the YouTube mobile app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, you\u2019ll learn step-by-step how to change the thumbnail of your YouTube Shorts easily using your smartphone, along with important tips and limitations to keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey 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 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-short\/#Can_I_Change_The_Thumbnail_on_YouTube_Short_Using_Computer\" >Can I Change The Thumbnail on YouTube Short Using Computer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-short\/#Change_Thumbnail_on_YouTube_Short_Using_Youtube_Mobile_App\" >Change Thumbnail on YouTube Short Using Youtube Mobile App<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-short\/#Can_You_Choose_a_Thumbnail_for_YouTube_Shorts\" >Can You Choose a Thumbnail for YouTube Shorts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-short\/#Is_it_Worth_Making_Thumbnails_For_YouTube_Shorts\" >Is it Worth Making Thumbnails For YouTube Shorts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-short\/#Do_Thumbnails_Increase_YouTube_Views\" >Do Thumbnails Increase YouTube Views?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-short\/#Also_Read\" >Also Read<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-short\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Change_The_Thumbnail_on_YouTube_Short_Using_Computer\"><\/span><strong>Can I Change The Thumbnail on YouTube Short Using Computer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, you cannot change the thumbnail of a YouTube Short using a computer. If you go to <strong>YouTube Studio &gt; Content &gt; Shorts<\/strong> on your computer and select the Short you want to edit by clicking the &#8220;Edit&#8221; option under its title, a new page will open where you can change the Short&#8217;s title, description, and other details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you scroll further down, you will see a notification that says:<br><strong>&#8220;You can change the thumbnail on the YouTube mobile app.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"106\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image.png 711w, https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-300x45.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that to change the thumbnail of a YouTube Short, you must use the <strong>YouTube mobile app<\/strong> \u2014 the option is not available on the desktop or computer version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_Thumbnail_on_YouTube_Short_Using_Youtube_Mobile_App\"><\/span><strong>Change Thumbnail on YouTube Short Using Youtube Mobile App<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the YouTube app on your mobile device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXc2uDF0eZr8FbkSEU6G3oQH_nNRCZY4OndZDD5eo90jXMdDigQy9hA3Bjiacf3MUO9Egd4zQ3mSUMbUUMeC5VZN4R0EkU7sP5XiIM_czql6uOsIB89kdjGYRbQPvr7fr-dQO0NIHQ?key=lk-EB-ptX3RN5GYkMPPrAQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap on your <strong>profile picture<\/strong> in the bottom right corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfRczA_H_jmd5knOOC25GRh687MqnMyUznP9HtKmPTIISw2NWRJ4TkP1BMBP3l5i9xpB6oVH_pdge6OLX_fl_TsAb6WU0gYvXfsZnYnKGTe_PH8ul4ffy4e2w4vfZAIGknnQBQX?key=lk-EB-ptX3RN5GYkMPPrAQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Under your name, tap on <strong>&#8220;View Channel&#8221;<\/strong>. This will open your channel\u2019s homepage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdSjYZ9p32SC4gx0KCXuOQxpDeYKkqn87BzR9YFqr6SzYeAfuh33v5D3G62y8DH-GmXtujVeh-39XYDnP-aS-N1-CGkjjgQwVEOJhIbNv58IzA4YQqwbkZXjfv0p3-wQwWhXAkzlQ?key=lk-EB-ptX3RN5GYkMPPrAQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the <strong>Shorts section<\/strong> on your channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXco5MvkhAOAEVjpEAj3HaYm2f-BqT5yOPa5FnD_XqshArU_Fo7rBooFswY6OIik0QQ_j30S_QxT04_67lKH_wkvC0R_2Gbsi_XXwIHyHTur2DO8t0ij9CO1ERjbO9aUue7czOv1?key=lk-EB-ptX3RN5GYkMPPrAQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the Short for which you want to change the thumbnail.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the top right corner of that Short video, tap the <strong>three dots<\/strong>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A menu will appear \u2014 tap on <strong>&#8220;Edit&#8221; (pencil icon)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeSynzxTdiUa_N0deqIX2dNeKFISZZcn71HwvT_7tYewwHblqTCGv8P0AVYJVRZx63xRJg-4xKBDNS-6tV09eNM3oDSd3VT3qEXKVQvvQK87JWrosXvOaKsM1YPhZwPeGF7rRBGuA?key=lk-EB-ptX3RN5GYkMPPrAQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The editing page will open. Here you can edit the title, description, and other details of the Short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with the title box, you will see a preview of your Short video.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the corner of this preview, there will be a pencil icon \u2014 tap on it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdcNUOaPkjJlxSxf4bUXoT13bEFfRLZYOlz40V4oXl_gKGU0lnDk4PHYg1BWni2MfclDiE0K3dr42psc2UVdey78NSUTvxxKT4VxRBL9Wpio7u6_NiE52D6zy3UZaFEgfTdMWYxbw?key=lk-EB-ptX3RN5GYkMPPrAQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, you can change or upload a new thumbnail for your Short.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After selecting the thumbnail, tap <strong>&#8220;Save&#8221;<\/strong> to apply the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Choose_a_Thumbnail_for_YouTube_Shorts\"><\/span><strong>Can You Choose a Thumbnail for YouTube Shorts?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can choose a thumbnail for YouTube Shorts. After uploading your Short using the YouTube mobile app, you can either select a frame from the video or upload a custom thumbnail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also customize the thumbnail with text, filters, or effects if needed. However, this feature is currently only available on the mobile app, not on the desktop version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_Worth_Making_Thumbnails_For_YouTube_Shorts\"><\/span><strong>Is it Worth Making Thumbnails For YouTube Shorts?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, creating custom thumbnails for YouTube Shorts is absolutely worth it, especially if you want to maximize visibility and attract more viewers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Shorts are often discovered through vertical feeds where thumbnails might not always appear, they are still visible in several key places \u2014 such as search results, channel pages, and the Shorts tab \u2014 where an eye-catching thumbnail can make a big difference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-designed thumbnail serves as the first impression of your content, offering potential viewers a quick and engaging preview of what your Short is about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This visual cue can drive curiosity, encourage clicks, and increase watch rates, helping your Shorts stand out in the highly competitive YouTube environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, investing time in creating attractive and relevant thumbnails can contribute to better reach and viewer engagement over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Thumbnails_Increase_YouTube_Views\"><\/span><strong>Do Thumbnails Increase YouTube Views?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, thumbnails significantly impact YouTube views. A strong, visually appealing thumbnail grabs attention, encourages curiosity, and entices viewers to click on your video over others. Since thumbnails are often the first thing users see, they directly influence a video&#8217;s click-through rate (CTR).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-designed thumbnail can boost visibility, attract a wider audience, and ultimately lead to more views and higher engagement on your channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_Read\"><\/span><strong>Also Read<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/how-to-add-description-to-youtube-shorts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to add description to YouTube Shorts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/how-to-delete-a-short-on-youtube\/\"><strong>How to delete a Short on YouT<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/how-to-delete-a-short-on-youtube\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">u<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/how-to-delete-a-short-on-youtube\/\"><strong>be<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/how-to-change-title-of-video-on-youtube\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to change title of video on YouTube<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thumbnails are a powerful tool to boost the visibility and engagement of your YouTube Shorts. While changing thumbnails through a computer isn&#8217;t possible, the YouTube mobile app offers an easy way to select or upload custom thumbnails.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-crafted thumbnail not only captures attention but also improves your content\u2019s click-through rate and overall performance. Taking time to create eye-catching, relevant thumbnails can help your Shorts stand out in a crowded feed and drive more views to your channel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thumbnails play a key role in grabbing viewers\u2019 attention on YouTube, even for Shorts. 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