How to Design a YouTube Thumbnail in GIMP
Learn how to design a KZread video thumbnail with this GIMP graphic design and photo manipulation tutorial! I've been getting a lot of requests for this tutorial lately, so here it is. I show you how to cut out and stroke a subject, and essentially replace the background of your photo. You can then add various effects such as an image border, text and logos, and color adjustments or corrections for a professional and eye-catching result.
No Photoshop required! Plus, all the resources used in this tutorial - including the photos - are totally free.
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Resources
1:04 - KZread Thumbnail Dimensions
1:28 - Color Palette
1:45 - Import, Erase BG & Transform Subject
3:59 - Place & Transform BG Photo
5:40 - Add a Stroke Around Subject
7:14 - Color Match & Blend Photos
8:32 - Adding Image Borders
11:02 - Add Text
12:45 - Add Logos
13:26 - Aligning Elements
14:30 - Adding Effects
15:53 - Export
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This one is permanently saved to my editing playlist! Thanks a million! Definitely subscribed!
Hey man, since you are the Gimp Guru (like blender guru), I'd like to request you to make KZread thumbnails and tutorials using GIMP - Free software inspired by/similar to other really big youtubers and comparing them side by side. Usually when someone is starting to make KZread videos and thumbnails they'd go for similar thumbnails of their favorite youtubers like MrBeast, Pewdiepie etc. and it would be a good idea for your channel as well and people who are coming from photoshop and people who are new to GIMP and Photoshop in general. Thank you.
Thank you so much, I actually managed to make a thumbnail for a future video following your tutorial. Amazing, easy to follow, concise, just told us what we needed to know without confusing us with other stuff. Wonderful I can't thank you enough.
wow. I am falling in love to GIMP! Thank you Sir!
Amazing result! Thanks for tutorial.
Best Gimp tutorial on KZread. Thank you for posting.
As always writing a comment to support the channel
I've watched this video so many times. Thank you so much for such a great tutorial.
@wixlogo
Жыл бұрын
did you have that color pallet that he used in this video?
Next level bro thank you! Everything I needed to know how to do and you didn’t assume we knew a single thing made sure to explain all the buttons great video🎉
Awesome. Was so lost before all these tutorials
Great tutorial. Thanks!
Such a boss, dude. Thank you a lot for sharing your knowledge 🤘
I learned a few new things, Thank you so much !
amazing job bro. It is very helpful
Thanks a lot...!!! You are doing a great job.
Hey super good tutorial! Helpt me alot🙂
Thank You!!!! Worth throwing you a sub
My Gimp 2.10.22 don't have that Palette for some reason, YT Thumbnail Tut Palette (5).....I'm trying to follow your KZread Thumbnail tutorial...where would it be?????
Thank you so much!!! I made this to save it to an xcf, so that I can customize it each time for my youtube channel.
very informative and easy step by step thanks
I have your course on Udemy and I love it! Thank you for providing information for fellow creators
Great Video! You can also reset FG & BG colors with the D key and flip them with the X key.
I came looking for copper and I found gold. Thanks!
thanks for your help.
Amazing tutorial Mike. I gained a lot from your course on Udemy. Hoping this will upgrade my thumbnail making skills
thanks so much
very valuable content!
Man Thanks
It great video but every time i use the paths tool and click selection from paths a massive line appears through the subject any help would be great. i figured it ou
Your chanel made me purchase your udemy course. It is so good. You are awesome teacher.
i dont have that color pallet that you used.. should i continue with the tutural? will everythings work fine?
when i use the pass tool to my left it doesn't have the select from path stuff
very nice
Hey! I've been using gimp on and off for years but jsut starting playing around again (not for any reason. I just like following your tutes!) but one thing I do notice is that you use paths quite a bit, even when stroking a selecting. What's the difference between Alpha to selection > new layer > Right click > edit > stroke selection? -
Ok the alt click option isn't working for me on my Mac(Option click for Mac users) to make the selection paths highlighted with my image...not sure what to do
Thanks sir🙏🙏🙏🙏
It’s soo hard to follow man. I stopped many times I found it crazy how complicated it is. But well done that you have learned this skill
everytime i cut out the image and click select path when im finish it shows a random line going right through the pic that I never even added and it ruins the picture.. Im so confused it happened like 15 times straight
Thanks for this video. Now I make Thumbnail very attractive !
@DaviesMediaDesign
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
how to install the pallte
I keep returning to your channel to review content I need! Thanks for all the help.
GREAT video! Is there any equivalent to shift+S for TEXT?
@DaviesMediaDesign
3 жыл бұрын
You have to change the font size of the selected text using the Text Toolbox or Tool Options to scale it up or down without converting the text layer to a standard pixel layer. Otherwise, simply use the scale tool on the text and it will scale up or down (though you have to grab the scale tool from the Toolbox manually if you have an active text box).
@marcoinvesting5339
3 жыл бұрын
@@DaviesMediaDesign i see, thank you very much!
THAT was just what I wanted! Thanks Mike!
Hi. Your ideas and outlay are fantastic. I have been able to update many of my thumbnails to a higher level. But your video is hard to follow. I had to stop and rewind countless times. I watch it on my tablet and then reproduce it on my laptop. What would help to make it easier to follow your video are: Make a circle around your mouse pointer or make it in another way easier to follow. Go way slower when you click on things and move between menus. (That way people do not need to pause the video as much to keep up). You can hover on stuff for a second before clicking or moving to another menu to give people time to follow you. Put large text on the screen when you say a shortcut. Consider telling people how to create something (always assume it is a newbie watching). You selected a color pallet that was custom-made, but I had to go learn how to make it as it was my first time using gimp. If you can, zoom in on the recording when you select something. It may look good on a laptop, but if you view something on a tablet or cellphone, it is almost impossible to see what you click on. These are just what would have made it easier for me to follow your video and would have made your video super in my view. All the best and thank you for sharing the video.
This is a very good detailed tutorial just what I need. Many thanks.
Amazing video man, thanks I learned a lot!
Thanks! At 06:05 ,though, my "Selection to Path" is grayed out and won't create a selection. I've tried a few different times, but it never seems to work. Does anyone have any ideas on what I might be doing wrong?
@dalicodes
Ай бұрын
Did you get a solution?
@RecklessBooch
Ай бұрын
@@dalicodes I did not. I follow the video every time, and I've gotten it to work once out of about ten tries. Pretty sure this software was written by aliens.
Me Before watching the video - "I know how to create thumbnails in GIMP" After watching - "Did I really knew😂" In each of your video you tell something or else new👏😀
@wixlogo
Жыл бұрын
ig i know you aveeraj, have we met in imdy pro youtube channel?
@wixlogo
Жыл бұрын
and aveeraj do you have that color pallet installed which sir used in this video?
@aveerajsharma
Жыл бұрын
@@wixlogo yes, i guess
@aveerajsharma
Жыл бұрын
@@wixlogo no
Appreciate you and this video ! You're the man
Such a helpful video. Thank you!!!
Pls help. After pasting a new image, how do you scale that image separately from another image without scaling them both together? I feel like I've been trying this for hours and I have no idea how to separate the two when scaling. >.
@chadbarnard9217
2 жыл бұрын
Nvm, I figured it out...it's in the top right corner Scale: Layer, instead of Scale: Image. x0
Love this tut, but following and being on a mac makes the keys a bit harder to try
Good vid, will take something from it
Can we freelance using gimp
Thankyou so much 🙏🏻❤️
You're an MVP. Thank you.
Great vid, thanks alot
Thanks for sharing Mike.
R.I.P Photoshop💀💀💀💀⚱⚰
Thanks for the tutorial!!! It helped me a lot for designing thumbnails for my channel: Facts From Data. Thanks again!
6:02 cant convert i….. i followed every step
Can you make a video about gimp features that we actually need
@DaviesMediaDesign
3 жыл бұрын
I only make videos about features you absolutely don't need 😂
@scythe_ghoul
3 жыл бұрын
@@DaviesMediaDesign lol
very useful video .love from india (namaste)😍
Thanks mate another great video for KZread thumbnail, do you have a tutorial for Facebook cover and profile pics so they fit properly - if you don’t would you consider doing one in the future
you are just awesome pls make more tutorials with gimp on how to make thumbnails for youtube please it is a humble request
Recommended Dimensions: 1280 x 720
Make a thumbnail like Mr Beast's with Gimp please
Let me see if I got this: 1. Shift + S grabs the scale tool 2. M grabs the move tool 3. etc Great shortcuts - Is there a tutorial showing all these? By the way, you make designing thumbnails look so easy!!!!!
@DaviesMediaDesign
Жыл бұрын
I don’t have a video covering ALL shortcuts, but do have a video with 10 essential shortcut keys in GIMP: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aKSus5qxh7HgZps.html
Seriosuly shame other tutorials they made it so complicated
Watching your Video make me feel like I never worked with gimp before...
the amount of paying for photoshop when this exists is astounding lmao especially if ur only using ps for thumbnails