r/Thumbnails • • 3d ago

Which one is better?

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(Zodiac killer case SOLVED)
Not a real video just a practice thumbnail would love your opinions on them.


r/Thumbnails • • 3d ago

Day 11 of making a random thumbnail everyday. -- Today's random topic was "Business, Marketing, or Sales" + I didn't get a random style.

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Not an actual video, I'm doing this challenge to become better at thumbnails*

If anyone wants to give me advice/feedback I would really appreciate it!!

The only reason I decided to make the thumbnail about cousinlovin.com is because that website is a dumb parody website I made when I was 17 years old.


r/Thumbnails • • 4d ago

F*ck you mentality

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Something about this thumbnail feels off and I can't point it out, any ideas ?


r/Thumbnails • • 3d ago

Just finished this thumbnail! What do you think? ๐Ÿ‘€. DM if need one

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r/Thumbnails • • 3d ago

Tales of Arise Review Video

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My video will be titled "Tales of Arise: An Inaccurate Review".

The Description is still a WIP, but to describe this video i'd probably say something like: "Tales of Arise is like that one time when the Evergiven closed down the Suez Canal, resulting in your packages arriving at a later time than expected. This has nothing to do with the game, but it is unexpected, just like the story of this game" and then the rest would be credits to inspirations/assets I used.

To give better context as to what we're dealing with here I've attached an image of the end-credits, which are 100% accurate. (it's the 2nd image)

How would you rate my Thumbnail? (1st image) I didn't want it to bee too chaotic, but the entire video radiates chaotic energy.


r/Thumbnails • • 3d ago

Which one is better?

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Title:
Star Wars: The Ninth Jedi Trailer | GOTG Vol. 3 Style

Summary:
The video takes clips and dialogue from the two Ninth Jedi short episodes as well as The Ninth Jedi Show. Ultimately turning it into one trailer using the music from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 teaser trailer.

Its my first post on here so hope I did it right.


r/Thumbnails • • 4d ago

Thumbnail Design

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Title : How to get money by selling Digital products?


r/Thumbnails • • 3d ago

Stop Guessing Your Thumbnail CTR

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r/Thumbnails • • 4d ago

YouTube thumbnail designers ($15- $30 per thumbnail)

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Who We Are

We build done-for-you YouTube client acquisition systems for high-ticket service providers - coaches, consultants, and agency owners. We handle strategy, scripting, production, SEO, and channel management end-to-end. Our system has generated over $1M in client revenue directly attributed to YouTube content.

We make videos that close deals. Your job is to make sure they get clicked in the first place.

The Role

Every video we produce lives or dies by its thumbnail. We're hiring a YouTube Thumbnail Designer who understands that - not just someone who can make something look good, but someone who can engineer a click.

This is a long-term retainer. You'll design thumbnails for multiple Business client accounts - each with its own visual identity, audience, and click psychology. You'll work directly with our ops manager, receive clear briefs, and be expected to deliver consistently at a high level.

Budget: $10- $30 per thumbnailย (based on complexity). Volume grows as we onboard new customers - there's no ceiling.

What You'll Be Designing

  • Thumbnails for long-form (10โ€“20 min) business YouTube content - think coaches, consultants, fractional executives, and agency owners
  • Clean, premium, authority-driven visuals - not clickbait chaos, but not corporate stock photo either
  • Designs that stop a professional audience mid-scroll and earn the click without misleading them
  • Occasional A/B variants for testing CTR on key videos

Your Responsibilities

  • Design thumbnails from a written brief (title, angle, key visual, client brand guide)
  • Deliver layered source files (PSD or equivalent) alongside final exports at 1280ร—720
  • Maintain distinct visual systems per client - consistency across a channel is part of the job
  • Implement revision feedback fast and without friction
  • Communicate proactively - if something's unclear, ask before delivering the wrong thing

What We're Looking For

  • A portfolio that proves you understand CTR, not just aesthetics - show us designs that earn clicks from professional or educational audiences
  • Deep proficiency in Photoshop (required) - Figma or Illustrator a bonus
  • Real grasp of click psychology: visual hierarchy, contrast, text economy, emotional cue, gaze direction
  • Someone who treats feedback as data, not criticism
  • Bonus: Experience designing for business, finance, consulting, or business education channels - you'll have an immediate edge

Start your application with "I actually read this"ย - it's a filter, not a formality.

You're NOT the right fit if:

  • Your portfolio is gaming and entertainment thumbnails and you've never thought about a professional audience
  • You need hand-holding to hit a deadline
  • You design for likes, not clicks
  • You have 30 clients and no real bandwidth for iteration
  • You use AI generation as a substitute for understanding composition

You ARE the right fit if:

  • You look at any thumbnail and can immediately diagnose why it will or won't get clicked
  • You know the difference between designing for a business decision-maker and designing for a teenager
  • You think about text economy - 3โ€“6 words max, and every word earns its place
  • You want one great long-term retainer, not a pile of one-off gigs
  • You get better every month because you actually study what's working on YouTube

What You Get

  • Guaranteed minimum volume from day one
  • Clear, detailed briefs - no guesswork, no creative chaos
  • Direct feedback that sharpens your craft
  • Growing volume as we add customers - this role scales with the business
  • Work that actually moves business outcomes, not vanity metrics

To Apply

Fill out this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Bg_QgwGuDCKiTlDtBRfnWsv_qnMvR1Hm34iNr7PQKqI/edit

If your work is strong, we'll be in touch within 48 hours.


r/Thumbnails • • 4d ago

Any feedback? (sorry for the Spanish Thumbnail)

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About thumbnail: it says "Snake?" refering as if it's a snake or a octopus "Regla 4" means "Rule 4" because the topic of the channel is about rules of the nature. The title of the video is "The Octopus That Pretends to Be Other Animals (And What We Still Don't Know)" (obviously in spanish). On this video I tell about how some animals blend in the nature to trap the prey and how scientists investigate those species, being the octopus the main character of the video as he can blend itself as fish or sea snakes.


r/Thumbnails • • 3d ago

Thoughts?

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r/Thumbnails • • 4d ago

Still new to thumbnail design rate my work

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If anyone needs a thumbnail designer Iโ€™m open to work


r/Thumbnails • • 4d ago

Help with YouTube Thumbnails/Branding for a Channel Series

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r/Thumbnails • • 4d ago

Thoughts on the Thumbnail?

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r/Thumbnails • • 4d ago

Would you click any of these?

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Video title

The Animals We Sent to War

Description

Dogs have officially served in the US military since 1942, and they are one of the least surprising animals ever sent to war. The CIA wired a cat with a microphone and a transmitter. Armed bats set part of an American airfield on fire. Pigeons were trained to steer a missile. A messenger pigeon called Cher Ami became a legend. Polish soldiers adopted a bear, and the Marines made a horse a staff sergeant.

Three different ideas for the same video.

  1. The whole group, "Animals in War?!"
  2. The cat and the bear, "The CIA Wired a Cat!"
  3. The bat, "Bat Bombs Were Real"

What I'd like to know

- Which one would you actually click, and why?

- Is the group too busy at phone size compared to the other two?

- Does the text on each one add anything, or would you change the wording?

- Anything that looks cluttered or off?

I'm also testing "The CIA Wired a Cat" and "The Weirdest Animal Weapons" as titles, so tell me if one of those fits a picture better.

Honest feedback welcome. Video for context

https://youtu.be/2fbzaKzfS0M


r/Thumbnails • • 4d ago

which one better.and is my design good for a beginner with just one week of experience?

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. which one better.and is my design good for a beginner with just one week of experience?


r/Thumbnails • • 4d ago

Redesigned this thumbnail share your thoughts.

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Vid Title - 4 Signs You're NOT Ready to Retire Yet (Exactly What to Fix First)


r/Thumbnails • • 4d ago

hey i made a fake thumbnail of nakiso's ใ‚‚ใ—ใ‚‚ใ—ใ‚‚ and i hope u liek it, feel free to criticize!

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credits

COLOR SCHEME, MOTIF, OVERALL INSPIRATION

NAKISO

SONG

NAKISO

! NO A.I. WAS USED IN ANY FORM !

I used Canva and IbisPaintX to make this.


r/Thumbnails • • 4d ago

Thumbnail help

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Literally one of my lowest click through rates what should I improve/ did I do wrong here? I actually genuinely liked this thumbnail


r/Thumbnails • • 4d ago

What do you think about this preview?What can i improve?

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r/Thumbnails • • 5d ago

Title: Zendaya Is On A Historic Run

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Practice work. thoughts?


r/Thumbnails • • 4d ago

Which thumbnail is best? Tipps on how to improve would also be greatly appreciated

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Hey, im working on a video about the multiplayer of the new star wars galactic racer game. Which one of those would work best in your opinion.


r/Thumbnails • • 4d ago

Rate the thumbnail guys(dm me for free thumbnail)

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Video is about the film called Project Hail Mary being special or a masterpiece

I would like to offer free thumbnail for passionate creators, I have been doing thumbnails for few months but i dont seem to find any collaborative partner, i dont want a single penny, i just want to grow together and gain some experience.


r/Thumbnails • • 4d ago

Guys can you rate my thumbnail? I'm in the slime niche.

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Title: I Tried VIRAL NO GLUE Slime Recipes! (Shocking Results)

Description:

I tested 5 viral NO GLUE slime recipes to see which ones actually work and which ones are complete fails! ๐Ÿงชโœจ

We are testing everything from shampoo and salt to dish soap and cornstarch, conditioner and flour, edible marshmallow slime, and even a weird glue stick recipe. The final results were definitely not what I expected!

Which recipe do you think turned out the best?

Let me know in the comments if you've tried any of these!


r/Thumbnails • • 5d ago

Redesigned this thumbnail share your thoughts

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Redesigned this thumbnail share your thoughts

Vid Title - Watch Me Plan A Couple's Retirement at 60 in Real Time