YouTube has introduced new features for its Shorts platform, giving creators more control over their video thumbnails. These updates aim to improve the aesthetic presentation of Shorts across various YouTube pages.
Key Updates:
Text and Filter Addition to Shorts Thumbnails:
- Available on iOS and Android devices
- Creators can add text, emojis, and filters to thumbnails
- Process: Tap pencil icon, choose frame, add elements, save with checkmark
Post-Upload Thumbnail Editing:
- Now possible to edit Shorts thumbnails after uploading
- Available on both iOS and Android platforms
Thumbnail Visibility:
- Shorts thumbnails don't appear in the main Shorts feed
- Visible on search, hashtag, audio pivot pages, and creator channels
These features are designed to give creators more control over how their Shorts appear on home, subscription, and channel pages. YouTube notes that while these thumbnails aren't visible in the primary Shorts feed, they enhance the video's presentation in other areas of the platform.
YouTube is considering additional functionality for Shorts thumbnails in the coming year and is seeking user feedback for future improvements.
These updates address long-standing requests from the creator community, reflecting YouTube's ongoing efforts to enhance the Shorts creation experience.
