How to change a YouTube Shorts thumbnail in YouTube Studio
Yes, you can set a custom thumbnail on a YouTube Short. Here's how in YouTube Studio on a computer, what size to use, and how to fix a cropped or wrong-ratio cover.
Yes, you can set a custom thumbnail on a YouTube Short. Here's how in YouTube Studio on a computer, what size to use, and how to fix a cropped or wrong-ratio cover.
If you're stuck at a subscriber plateau, the fix is almost always the same thing: pair consistent short-form with long-form that makes people feel something. Here's how the two formats actually work together.
Same clip, two surfaces. Where the image actually appears, and when to use a custom cover vs a frame.
Starting February 1, 2027, new creators need twice the watch hours or twice the Shorts views to join the full Partner Program. Here's who gets squeezed, what existing partners face, and what to do before the bar doubles.
Shorts get custom thumbnails now. YouTube recommends 2160 × 3840 (9:16), not the 16:9 you use for long-form. Here's why that matters and how to add one.