This is crazy. The amount of steps, processes, editing on multiple devices and editing programs from phone to PC and back to phone, re-editing, saving, waiting, just to have a custom thumbnail on a short is crazy!
I agree. All because youtube doesnt really want short thumbnails. But we have found a way around it to get more views so here we are lol, I actually use this method, but as of today it stopped letting me. It now will not allow me to trim and cut on shorts. says you cant trim because this is a Short error now. Maybe just me?
I just started a TH-cam channel. Trying to learn what I can. But I don't like complicated stuff. I know how to make my shorts & edit them with one program.
Followed all the steps up until the final editing Where TH-cam won’t let me trim My video in editor because it says “this video can’t be trimmed because it’s a TH-cam short” I didn’t add an audio or soundtrack. It was just a raw video that I recorded myself. ???
Tried both methods and it seems TH-cam may have switched things up again. I don't have the edit pencil in the corner of the thumbnail and when I add a clip at the beginning or end of the short it looks like it takes it and as soon as I edit it out the clip reverts to whatever TH-cam wants as the thumbnail.
I don't have the pencil either. It was a feature supposedly being rolled out to everyone. Any idea when that might happen? Incredibly frustrating to have YT sabotage my efforts by using a less than optimal thumbnail.
Guys! You have to wait for awhile before the pencil icon shows up. For me it didn't show up like the first 3 times, this time I happened to leave my phone on the table, came back and the pencil icon was there...This still works if you use the upload from your phone method.
I did all these steps and when I was in the Editor to trim and cut ... it said "Can't be trimmed, because it is a short video". Is this new, or why can't we trim it anymore?
So the edit feature has been disabled since this post, but I’m still using the strategy to add thumbnails at the last frame of my video. The extra clicks are well worth it for a growing channel and I’m pretty sure most of my users don’t watch all the way until the last end frame anyway. If they do I’m sure they don’t notice or care, what matters for me is the click.
What are your thoughts about different types of content and *text on thumbnails* for SHORTS? Curious. I'm not sure why this process is so complicated!? Other platforms chose the first frame, which is where I put the thumbnail. Also, interesting is the conflict between what's being said in the video and what's being shown - NO text in the thumb. The thumb in the second part of the video uploaded had text. I'm certain that for famous entertainment channels text is great, but for education channels, it is my opinion that text helps the thumbnail. FCPX Cheers Rick
This strategy is obviously insider knowledge that MrBeast, dude perfect and a very few select others has known for MONTHS and the rest of us are now just finding this out. The Playing field is obviously not even on YT.
EXACTLY!!!! See my comment above please. If the new CEO is pushing "shorts" so much, why hasn't he allocated funds to developers to fix this PROBLEM immediately!????
Hey Buddy, I did everything but in the end, when I went to the editor page of my Short, TH-cam tells me that "This video can't be trimmed because it is a TH-cam Short." I'm getting crazy here, do you know how to fix this and what is the deal? Thank you so much in advance!
Well explained, but the main concern is the Video Quality We Can't Upload Hi Res Video Through Mobile App Even If Did It Reduce The Actual Quality of the Video, But on Desktop We Can Upload The High Quality Video in Shorts But Again. There's no Option to Change the Thumbnail on PC
So frustrating.. dont suppose you found a way around this?? Immediate sub if so as would greatly appreciate it. Basically how to upload in full resolution and choose thumbnail...
This still works, I just did it. Everyone is right that the pencil is gone. I added the thumb to the beginning and the app automatically made it the thumb. You just have to get the short uploaded to YT, mark it private then go into the editor in YT studio (on desktop/laptop) and do all the same things
This was insanely helpful, thanks for the great vid. Also, I really like the editing and filming done, may try and replicate some of this in my upcoming vids!
Looks like they removed features again for some reason, no more trimming allowed on TH-cam shorts - "This video can't be trimmed because it is a TH-cam Short."
This was a great advice, but in 2023 TH-cam didn't allow me to change the thumbnail of my TH-cam Short, it didn't have that pencil to edit and select the frame of the thumbnail from the video. I will try again in 2024.
Is there anyone who does not get the pencil icon in the top left corner? I understand that I am not supposed to upload before adding the thumbnail. I do even get the pencil icon option. Support does not help. I am very frustrated.
That seems like way too much trouble. Why doesn't youtube just allow you to upload a thumbnail on your desktop like they do with long form videos? Makes no sense.
On my iPad, there's no frame selector, but I can directly choose a picture from my photos as the thumbnail. However, TH-cam still selects a random frame as the thumbnail, and I can only see the custom thumbnail in TH-cam Studio. In short, I can't see the specified thumbnail on the actual short.
how about if I want to upload my short in 4k and also edit the thumbnail? I cant seem to upload 4k quality video on my phone, the 4k video is not visible in my camera roll. I can however upload 4k on my PC but then I cant edit the thumbnail... am I missing something?
I hope this helps. I noticed when I upload from PC or TH-cam Studio from my phone I don't have the pencil option on the image. If I upload from the TH-cam app on my phone I have the pencil option to edit Thumbnail for short.
Hi! I have a question. What should I do if I cant verify myself? I tried to,but it doesnt accepts my number,I thought maybe I could do it w someone lese number,but that mighy be a probelm in the future.
FOR EVERYONE HAVING TROUBLE: i didn’t have the pencil when uploading from the Studio app. Make sure you upload from TH-cam app, not YT STUDIO. Tried it on the normal YT app, the middle button for making a short, and after a few “nexts” you get the pencil icon at the top left
Thanks a lot man this was so annoying had to re upload video and use your tips to finally select the Thumbnail that I want it is crazy how for videos TH-cam allowing you to select THumbnail even after uploading but for Shorts they simply do not allow
after effects .. i started as a motion designer .. but when i tried premier pro . it was over whelming . thats why i use after effect for almost all my work
The issue I am having is when I export my video from capcut to you tube, it doesnt have my thumbnail/cover. And youtube just uses a random image from the video for the thumbnail. Such a pain
What's your favorite video editing software? 😎
capcut
Capcut
Inshot
I use Kdenlive
Capcut and Inshot
This is crazy. The amount of steps, processes, editing on multiple devices and editing programs from phone to PC and back to phone, re-editing, saving, waiting, just to have a custom thumbnail on a short is crazy!
I agree. All because youtube doesnt really want short thumbnails. But we have found a way around it to get more views so here we are lol, I actually use this method, but as of today it stopped letting me. It now will not allow me to trim and cut on shorts. says you cant trim because this is a Short error now. Maybe just me?
I just started a TH-cam channel. Trying to learn what I can. But I don't like complicated stuff. I know how to make my shorts & edit them with one program.
@@SweetDurie what program do you use? Enlighten us lol
absolutely crazy, it would be so easy adding a thumbnail on desktop :(
Followed all the steps up until the final editing Where TH-cam won’t let me trim My video in editor because it says “this video can’t be trimmed because it’s a TH-cam short” I didn’t add an audio or soundtrack. It was just a raw video that I recorded myself.
???
Same thing happened to me. Did you ever find a solution?
2:56
@@Scamingo I'm not using a trending sound either, and it seems they have dropped the feature.
Tried both methods and it seems TH-cam may have switched things up again. I don't have the edit pencil in the corner of the thumbnail and when I add a clip at the beginning or end of the short it looks like it takes it and as soon as I edit it out the clip reverts to whatever TH-cam wants as the thumbnail.
I don't have the pencil either. It was a feature supposedly being rolled out to everyone. Any idea when that might happen? Incredibly frustrating to have YT sabotage my efforts by using a less than optimal thumbnail.
@@DebbraLupien_AkashicRecordsProbably for certain phones/devices only
@@hoozartz6740 It should be available on all phones now. I solved the problem by reinstalling the app.
Here we are 5 months after your post and I do have the edit pencil, so did it return for you?
Nope. Still nothing
this is so needlessly complicated its insane
Guys! You have to wait for awhile before the pencil icon shows up. For me it didn't show up like the first 3 times, this time I happened to leave my phone on the table, came back and the pencil icon was there...This still works if you use the upload from your phone method.
In the editor... "this video can't be trimmed because it is a youtube short"
Will this ever come to the desktop version? I make shorts, but never from the phone.
I hope they add this feature on desktop. It doesn't even make sense making it available only on mobile.
@@user-xf7mu7ub9dIt makes zero sense. It's infuriating.
I did all these steps and when I was in the Editor to trim and cut ... it said "Can't be trimmed, because it is a short video". Is this new, or why can't we trim it anymore?
How do you do choose a thumbnail on an iPad as you say? I don't seem to have the option on mine. I do on the iPhone though.
Amazing method!
What tripod is that for the Rhode mic your using?
Did you just add a cold shoe mount to a desktop ball tripod? Please lmk I have this mic and would like to use it in my studio
This is WAAAY too complicated. Why do we need 2-3 different pieces of equipment to upload a Short? That’s straight JUNK!
We didn't create the scenario. Hopefully it will become easier.
Bro it’s not that complicated 😂😅
It's not tough just painful. Not sure I understand their rationale lol
exactly
It isn't really that complicated
So the edit feature has been disabled since this post, but I’m still using the strategy to add thumbnails at the last frame of my video. The extra clicks are well worth it for a growing channel and I’m pretty sure most of my users don’t watch all the way until the last end frame anyway. If they do I’m sure they don’t notice or care, what matters for me is the click.
My thumbnails are so random sometimes it's beginning middle or end of frame
@@mkdons22 me too and its so annoying.
@gayegerard I figured it out u gotta upload on your mobile app not YT studio just the regular app on your phone and u can choose the thumbnail
Great thanks I will give it a go. 😊
What are your thoughts about different types of content and *text on thumbnails* for SHORTS? Curious. I'm not sure why this process is so complicated!? Other platforms chose the first frame, which is where I put the thumbnail. Also, interesting is the conflict between what's being said in the video and what's being shown - NO text in the thumb. The thumb in the second part of the video uploaded had text. I'm certain that for famous entertainment channels text is great, but for education channels, it is my opinion that text helps the thumbnail. FCPX Cheers Rick
So it's not working anymore??
I feel like it shouldn't be this hard! TH-cam needs to offer the Thumbnail option for shorts just like for regular videos!
this is the most accurate and understandable explanation i have come across regarding thumbnail issues with yt shorts! thank you!
All videos like this really highlight is that youtubes uploading tools and software are pure trash.
Thanks for information... its really helpful
What if the pencil to edit is not available though? It used to be for me but not anymore
Thank you for giving start-to-finish detail instructions! And under 4 minutes. Wonderful!!
Thanks, great tip, I was having trouble with my thumbnail and now it worked!
thanks for the tip, i needed that!
This strategy is obviously insider knowledge that MrBeast, dude perfect and a very few select others has known for MONTHS and the rest of us are now just finding this out. The Playing field is obviously not even on YT.
I just tried this and it failed for the last few times, so frustrating youtube keeps choosing my thumbnail which looks terrible. 😮
EXACTLY!!!! See my comment above please. If the new CEO is pushing "shorts" so much, why hasn't he allocated funds to developers to fix this PROBLEM immediately!????
Mine doesn't show the pencil icon
Thank you always wanted custom thumbnail
It's such a helpful thing to do!
The best video EVER!! Thank you so much!!! I needed this information to improve my shorts. Gracias mi Amigo!
How can I download my short in my Mobile Devic?
Thanks, really useful!
Thank you, PERFECT straight to the point.
Will def use this trick on some of our channels!
This is what I knew. But I was wondering how to edit it after I publish it 😂
Nice work man
THANK YOU!
@@TubeBuddy no problem
@@TubeBuddy for appreciating comments only you are responsing... but you are not clariffying the doubts of viewers !
Thank you for sharing this!
Hey Buddy, I did everything but in the end, when I went to the editor page of my Short, TH-cam tells me that "This video can't be trimmed because it is a TH-cam Short."
I'm getting crazy here, do you know how to fix this and what is the deal?
Thank you so much in advance!
but how do you transfer from the computer to the phone/ipad???
thank you for sharing this
You are so welcome!
bro! thanks.
Thanks 🙏🏾 very helpful
how to edit in 'edit' option in desktop ? for me editor option is not appearning in youtube studio in my system
Great method
woah...how clear tutorial was that😍🙏thanks a lot man
Thank you for the quick and concise video. You've earned a like!!!!
Well explained, but the main concern is the Video Quality We Can't Upload Hi Res Video Through Mobile App Even If Did It Reduce The Actual Quality of the Video, But on Desktop We Can Upload The High Quality Video in Shorts But Again. There's no Option to Change the Thumbnail on PC
So frustrating.. dont suppose you found a way around this?? Immediate sub if so as would greatly appreciate it. Basically how to upload in full resolution and choose thumbnail...
This still works, I just did it. Everyone is right that the pencil is gone. I added the thumb to the beginning and the app automatically made it the thumb. You just have to get the short uploaded to YT, mark it private then go into the editor in YT studio (on desktop/laptop) and do all the same things
Thanks for sharing it was super helpful
Great video ! helped loads
I use shotcut it is eash.Thank you so much man all i need was this
This was insanely helpful, thanks for the great vid. Also, I really like the editing and filming done, may try and replicate some of this in my upcoming vids!
this is awesome :) I was doing this on tiktok and ig but now I can do it for youtube as well :)
Davinci Resolve. Is that one recommended?
Excellent helped me alot
thanks Buddy, it works uploading from phone , nice tutorial :)
It amazes me that you’re in a large room but the sound quality is great.
;) we know a thing or two
@@TubeBuddy I just upgraded on your service. Hopes this works. 🙏
Also thanks for the guide
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Ayeeeeeeee
Omg I’ve wracking my brains thanks!!!!
but uploading via phone is greying out my publish to subscribers option how to fix it ?
Looks like they removed features again for some reason, no more trimming allowed on TH-cam shorts - "This video can't be trimmed because it is a TH-cam Short."
Thanks you always wanted custom Thumbnail ❤
is this still working? it was for me until today. now i get error msg saying I cant trim a short
Thanks, it works ❤
1:05 was spot to the on for me now that I know how to custom, I can create at that point TY!
Good👍
This was a great advice, but in 2023 TH-cam didn't allow me to change the thumbnail of my TH-cam Short, it didn't have that pencil to edit and select the frame of the thumbnail from the video. I will try again in 2024.
if i upload from my phone, my shorts are all in 720 standard def, even 4k videos. Why?
Thanks❤
thank you
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Thanks for visiting :)
Amazing video, you genuinely answered my questions 😅..thanks
thank you. i was struggling with this.
Is there anyone who does not get the pencil icon in the top left corner? I understand that I am not supposed to upload before adding the thumbnail. I do even get the pencil icon option. Support does not help. I am very frustrated.
same
@@Ekvex It has to do with getting the lasted TH-cam update.
thank you this was really helpful
That seems like way too much trouble. Why doesn't youtube just allow you to upload a thumbnail on your desktop like they do with long form videos? Makes no sense.
Cap cut is my favorite ngl that stuff is just fire to use
Great content as always
I want to know if creating AI VIDEOS can be monitized without any problem with youtube policies ?
Thank you
On my iPad, there's no frame selector, but I can directly choose a picture from my photos as the thumbnail. However, TH-cam still selects a random frame as the thumbnail, and I can only see the custom thumbnail in TH-cam Studio. In short, I can't see the specified thumbnail on the actual short.
Thanks this had me stuck on how to do this.
Thank you man!
how about if I want to upload my short in 4k and also edit the thumbnail? I cant seem to upload 4k quality video on my phone, the 4k video is not visible in my camera roll. I can however upload 4k on my PC but then I cant edit the thumbnail... am I missing something?
Thanks buddy 🤗
I hope this helps. I noticed when I upload from PC or TH-cam Studio from my phone I don't have the pencil option on the image. If I upload from the TH-cam app on my phone I have the pencil option to edit Thumbnail for short.
Thank you. That worked!
You're welcome glad to help.@@quizlava
Hi! I have a question. What should I do if I cant verify myself? I tried to,but it doesnt accepts my number,I thought maybe I could do it w someone lese number,but that mighy be a probelm in the future.
Thanks for Sharing!
FOR EVERYONE HAVING TROUBLE: i didn’t have the pencil when uploading from the Studio app.
Make sure you upload from TH-cam app, not YT STUDIO. Tried it on the normal YT app, the middle button for making a short, and after a few “nexts” you get the pencil icon at the top left
Useful video!
Is the shorts video music copyright free music
When I go to YT Studio on my laptop, I do not see the "editor" button on the lefthand side. Why is this?
I tried the first method but TH-cam picks a random frame 😠
It seems this no longer works. the moment you trim out the thumbnail part of the video TH-cam just reverts to another frame of the edited video.
To the point and easy to follow. Wow! Thanks for the video. 👍🏾🙂
Thanks a lot man this was so annoying had to re upload video and use your tips to finally select the Thumbnail that I want it is crazy how for videos TH-cam allowing you to select THumbnail even after uploading but for Shorts they simply do not allow
Thanks for your trip bro ❤
nice trick...i was using recently...but nowadays i cannot do like this in mobile...the video is not uploading although it is in mp4 fomat .why ?
What if u don't have a pencil icon? I'm having hard time to edit the thumbnail. Could u help me? Thanks
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How to change the yt shorts audio to our logo
after effects .. i started as a motion designer .. but when i tried premier pro . it was over whelming . thats why i use after effect for almost all my work
The issue I am having is when I export my video from capcut to you tube, it doesnt have my thumbnail/cover. And youtube just uses a random image from the video for the thumbnail. Such a pain