How to create a consistent YouTube thumbnail in Photoshop
A peek behind the magic curtain at our YouTube thumbnail template.
Summary: This tutorial shows you how to design consistent YouTube thumbnails in Photoshop by creating a reusable template that aligns with your brand. It covers selecting colors, adding text, and ensuring a professional, cohesive look for your channel.
Here's how I do it (7min video):
The Photoshop layer groups that make up our template
The end result!
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