How To Edit Video Thumbnails on Ready Social

A well-designed video thumbnail effectively grabs attention and sets the viewer's expectations for the video, directly impacting engagement and click-through rates. Editing thumbnails allows creators to choose the most visually appealing and relevant image, ensuring the thumbnail accurately reflects the video’s content and appeals to the target audience.

Here is how you can choose and edit video thumbnails while scheduling video content.

In this article

1. Edit Video Thumbnails
2. Supported Social Networks and Post Types

Edit Video Thumbnails

Selecting a specific frame allows you to highlight the most compelling moment of the video, which can significantly improve initial engagement.

1. Click on Create Post and upload your desired video.
2. After the video is uploaded, click on 'Edit Thumbnail'.
3. Here, you will find multiple options to upload a thumbnail.

• Choose from the shots provided by Ready Social: Upload the shot you think will best complement your uploaded video.
• Upload from URL: If your image is hosted online, paste the image's URL in the designated field and click 'Upload.'
• My Device: To upload a file from your computer, click on 'My Device,' then navigate to the image file you wish to use and select it.
• Dropbox/Google Drive/Box: If your image is stored in a cloud storage service, click on the respective service icon. You will need to log in to your account (if you are not already connected) and select the image you want to use as a thumbnail.

4. After the thumbnail is uploaded, click Save Thumbnail.

   Your thumbnail and the video are now ready to be published/scheduled.

   

5. Use the Post Preview feature to see the thumbnail preview for visual confirmation before scheduling.

Supported Social Networks and Post Types

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