How to Set a Thumbnail on YouTube Shorts (2025 Update)

How to Add a Thumbnail to YouTube Shorts (Quick & Easy Tutorial) 00:00 YouTube Shorts Creator Tip – Adding Custom Thumbnails Fast 00:22 Not You Tube Studio App 00:35 Find you short on your You Tube Channel 00:47 Edit video and select thumbnail 01:02 YouTube Shorts Hack – How to Add Your Own Thumbnail Want to make your YouTube Shorts stand out? In this quick tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to add a custom thumbnail to your YouTube Short — step-by-step, quick and easy. Adding a custom thumbnail helps your Shorts get more views by grabbing attention in search results and on your channel feed. Whether you’re on desktop or mobile, this simple process will make your Shorts look more professional and clickable. 🔧 What you’ll learn: How to add a thumbnail to a YouTube Short (desktop & mobile) The difference between auto-generated and custom thumbnails The easiest way to upload your own thumbnail image A few quick tips for making your Shorts thumbnails stand out ✅ Fast YouTube Shorts tutorial ✅ Works on desktop or mobile ✅ Helps your Shorts get more clicks and views ✅ Perfect for new YouTube creators #YouTubeShorts #YouTubeTips #YouTubeTutorial #ContentCreator #YouTubeHack #ShortsThumbnail #YouTubeHelp #VideoEditingTips