How to Make a YouTube Thumbnail in CANVA (for free!)

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We should all know how important the custom thumbnails are on TH-cam to increase your video click-through rate and grow your TH-cam Channel. However, where many non-designers get stuck is on the "how" to design a great custom thumbnail quickly, easily and using free tools.
In this short tutorial I'll be sharing a process I use to create thumbnail images that isolate the subject, with an eye-catching border and great looking text. All using the free version of Canva.
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[@EngageBen]

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[@NotReallyRebecca]

That background remover website is SO helpful

[@EngageBen]

Neat little trick hey? Thanks for watching

[@woop3128]

Ikr lol helped me so much

[@DPalsVlog]

Exactly

[@Savilian]

FINALLY!!! haha I had been struggling to figure out the remove background, this was killer, appreciate it mate!

[@celeb_lounge]

Very useful video thank you!

[@TravelWTravis]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Been messing around with outlines in Procreate on my iPad for the last three months but this is waaaay easier!

[@EarthUncutTV]

Thanks Ben, great video and I learnt a lot in a short space of time!

[@johnjumawid]

Awesome thumbnail design Ben! Sometimes what I do is I duplicate the cutout version and then apply a duotone effect to it to make it pop even more.

[@EngageBen]

Nice idea. Might have to try that too.

[@ih8google]

Dude, thank you for this. So helpful.

[@localboyzjunkanddemooftuls2324]

Thank you so much! Simple and quick working on one right now!

[@LivingMicaly]

This answered all my questions. Thank you

[@AdaUnleashed]

I’ve been searching for this kinda tutorial. Background removal tutorial.Thank you!

[@apegosegurohoy]

thank you this was wonderful! 💕

[@GabysKitchen]

I love this! I will give it a try!

[@HowToAnalyst]

Thank you for sharing, I like the duotone effect on the background

[@TheGettyAdventures]

awesome stuff!! Thank you for the video, very useful

[@KacoSaavedra]

Amazing video, thank you so much Ben.

[@BradJSuccess]

Hi Ben, I found your channel in search and I really enjoyed watching this video. I like the way you clearly explained how to use Canva to create thumbnails. I'm following this channel to see your journey and I can't wait to see your next videos :-)

[@EngageBen]

Hi Brad. Thanks for watching and for the feedback. Great to have you join me on the journey! Let me know what topics you want for future videos.

[@CookingbyNatasha]

thank you for this precious information!!! it is brilliant!! THANK YOU!!!

[@TheKarahLife]

Awesome! I love Canva but can’t swing the extra monthly pro version yet & this is exactly what I’ve been wanting to next level create! I’m in the process of re-working my thumbnails so this was perfect timing THANKS!

[@iheartcoffeenmakeup]

Thank you for the tips!

[@beoverwait]

Thank you so much for this! I was told this was only achievable in Photoshop, which I hate. You're a lifesaver 😊

[@EngageBen]

Thanks for watching and all the best for your thumbnails in the future with this trick up your sleeve!

[@IAmRedFreedom]

This was super helpful! Thank you. 😀 I can’t wait to try these techniques for my channel! Thumbnails are going to be 🔥

[@EngageBen]

So glad!

[@PamBrossmanChannel]

I love using Canva to make all my Thumbnails for TH-cam. I find creating your own templates makes it so much easier to do. Great tips thanks for sharing.

[@DentistReRo]

This was verrrry helpful thank you !

[@EngageBen]

Good to hear!

[@itssu445]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@eulynwebb3690]

Nice one! Thanks Ben

[@arpitharai]

Very helpful and explained in a very simple way to understand.

[@TheSpiritofDiscipleship]

Ben, I looked at several videos on the subject, yours by far was the least complex and easiest to work out. I've got a Canva Pro account and putting it to good use these days as I begin m TH-camr journey. Thanks so much!!!

[@EngageBen]

Super cool to see this, thanks for commenting

[@aliflixreviews]

This video has really helped me get an idea on how to better my thumbnails, I will definitely be trying this for my next video’s thumbnail.

[@maryblinkova]

OMG finally I have founded what I was looking for.. this border effect is so cool! thank you for sharing this tip!

[@EngageBen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@courtneyharris50]

this is awesome. blessings to you for making such an easy to do video!

[@LifeofBokChoy]

This was very helpful, thank you!

[@momentswithmills8317]

This is sooo helpful! Thank you

[@hqmovietheater4355]

Thanks so much it worked.
Keep it up.

[@april5157]

This was helpful. Just what I needed. Thanks.

[@jamesharrington-spanishfoo2650]

I really need to improve my thumbnails and just discovered Canva! This video was a great help- thanks!!

[@foreverfree2624]

Excellent video, thank you

[@samliphied]

Fantastic video , and very informmative love it.

[@EngageBen]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AlmasiDodson]

Thank you so much for this information!! I didnt know canva could remove the background of your photo !! TY!!

[@EngageBen]

Pretty cool hey? Note that background removal is a canva pro feature only. That’s why you’d use remove bg for a free option

[@SoulfullySuky]

Thanks Ben. Love that your authenticity, delivery and of course the tutorial. Love Canva so am about to get started on creating some of these. Cheers from Italy 🤩😁

[@ThePensons]

I loveeeed this video! Can’t wait to use this information for our next vid! Thanks Ben 🙌🏾 You’ve gained yourself a New subscriber!

[@EngageBen]

Awesome. Thanks for watching and for the sub.

[@MolLongli87]

You really impressed me! Perfect work ma man!!

[@EngageBen]

Awesome to hear. Good luck!

[@Fnaentertainment1]

Great man it was breathe taking 😉

[@projectsuccess7802]

This was so helpful !

[@jasonbartley1432]

I loved all the tips so much sir. Can't wait to see more of them :)

[@EngageBen]

Thanks.

[@WOODYPRIDETHEOG]

@@EngageBen hello

[@PietroBernal]

fantastic! I love that

[@mariecheletv]

very helpful thank you!

[@B_radoncrypto]

Wow thank you for your help! Watch out for my next couple of thumbnails

[@bookworms7301]

Thank you this was really helpful

[@playdemowithme6636]

Very nice! this is what im looking for!

[@BidoTech]

Thank you for your help.

[@WildWoodlandsSW]

Great thanks. Nice innovative way of doing it with the free version.

[@YouAllAreSoAmazing]

Great video. Very useful tips.

[@iam.marzan1025]

This video was very helpful and informative. Thank you Ben! God bless!

[@EngageBen]

My pleasure! I appreciate the comment :)

[@TheFinancialSpotlight]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It really helped me. I am a work in progress with these darn thumbnails.

[@EngageBen]

You're very welcome!

[@StyleWithCathyOver50]

Thank you! Very helpful video.

[@EngageBen]

You're welcome!

[@UncleLouietheMillwright]

Hello Ben , excellent special effects. I am new at learning thumbnails. With these skills you have shown us in this particular video I think you explained quite well and looks easy to use. Thank you again.

[@EngageBen]

You're very welcome!

[@sumansrecipies]

Amazing videos, very informative, thanks buddy 👍

[@derschatzsucher6591]

yes thank you! I like the background thing

[@RichieTheFoodie]

Brilliant video, thanks Ben. Explained very clearly.
Excellent content, keep it up mate

[@EngageBen]

Thanks, will do!

[@familymeinders7443]

Thanks for this helpful video🤩

[@SOP-ECC3VS1]

I've been using other methods in uploading thumbnails but this tutorial was extremely helpful. I am going to use this tutorial for my very next video! Thanks for sharing!

[@EngageBen]

Good to hear. Let me know how you go!

[@MatthiasLenardt]

Really good! Thanks for sharing 👍 Happy TH-cam

[@EngageBen]

Thank you! You too!

[@MatthiasLenardt]

@@EngageBen I'll give my best 😉

[@eleanorhoh]

Thanks Ben, you def gave me some new ideas how to make my Thumbnails POP! Let's see how I do.

[@EngageBen]

Awesome. Feel free to come back and share a link to your new thumbnails!

[@AmritaDas]

Thankyou so much..

[@terminallance5219]

Excellent, thank you for this!

[@EngageBen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Belushi87]

this is what i needed. thank you.

[@zainy_inc154]

Thx for the help man

[@EngageBen]

Appreciate the comment.

[@relardztv605]

Very very nice job because of your vlog tutorial I got some knowledge from you about thumbnail

[@stuart_crowell]

awesome and super helpful tutorial!!

[@EngageBen]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting!

[@ayoayanayan6267]

Love this. Thanks man

[@EngageBen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shreevz]

Thanks for this, Ben. Appreciate it.

[@EngageBen]

My pleasure Shreevar :)

[@BRUTHAWAR]

Good stuff!

[@mariaclahh]

thanks!!

[@KamikazeXero]

This is an awesome tutorial, thank you very much!

[@EngageBen]

You're very welcome!

[@arvieandcarsten3889]

I have learned a lot. Thank youuuu!!!

[@EngageBen]

You are so welcome!

[@MrHakan55]

THANK YOU FOR USEFUL informations

[@EngageBen]

You are welcome

[@yhingc3703]

thanks much. I appreciate it!

[@theblessedblackwoman]

GOD BLESS YOU!! Thanks. Very helpful.xx

[@DPalsVlog]

*Hi, Thank you so much for making this tutorial video of background editing in a thumbnail* ❤

[@rishu_rvlogs5113]

thankyou so much for this. I have just started a youtube channel and I was searching about how to create a thumbnail and your video popup on my youtube searching. thanks a lot.

[@aalegalfocus]

Thank you! Can you also please do a tutorial on how to use the Canva app on a cell phone? It looks like they've recently changed it, & I've gotten frustrated trying to use their app again. Many thanks from a new subscriber!

[@legendarylaura]

Loved the remove background suggestion. Thanks!

[@EngageBen]

You're welcome!

[@ladymoneymanager]

Awesome tutorial！

[@EngageBen]

Thanks!

[@weddingnetworktexas1170]

Very easy to appy! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@EngageBen]

You're welcome 😊

[@BellaVlogsLife]

Thanks for the awesome vid! Ive also subscribed :) Your content is quality and really helpful

[@EngageBen]

Awesome, thank you!

[@entheosp]

Brilliant bro. Subscribed.

[@EngageBen]

Thanks for the sub!

[@ideas.with.justiin]

Thank you, This was really helpful. my channel looks cool now.

[@lunolunerooficial]

thank you, new sub!

[@katspassionateperspective2615]

Thank you such a great easy to follow very informative video!

[@EngageBen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bomb_boss_beauties]

great great great i so needed this im a newbie channel thanks so much

[@ayusharora2019]

Really smart way!!

[@Pallavi_1396]

Very educative tutorial 😇

[@thitime3430]

This is my next goal- to learn more tricks and tips with canva. Thank-you for this :)

[@HarryAx]

Nice one, thanks.

[@EngageBen]

Cheers Harry!

[@ranielsimms202]

Helped me a lot!!!!!

[@arvinmorato5621]

Really helpful video. Thanks.

[@EngageBen]

So good to hear.

[@hillarycarol1115]

Thank you for this video. I loved it.

[@EngageBen]

You are very welcome.

[@jeremia5721]

Great video!

[@KamilzMadrytu]

Thats what i needed. Thank you very much. Leavibg sub .

[@EngageBen]

Thanks!