CapCut: Create custom cover photos and thumbnails
CapCutDemo summary
Shows how to use the 'Cover' tool and templates in CapCut to design a thumbnail from a specific video frame and export it separately.
Step-by-step
- Tap the Cover option at the beginning of the timeline
- Select the specific frame from the video you want to use
- Select Use Template
- Choose a template from the available options
- Tap and edit the text layers or delete unwanted text
- Save the cover image
- Screenshot and crop the image to save it as a separate file
- Trim the front of the video to remove the cover frame before exporting the final video
Options
- Use default templates optimized for YouTube thumbnails
- Select specific styles like Vlog or Dynamic photo reels
Watch out for
- The cover frame must be trimmed off the front of the video manually if you don't want it to play as part of the footage
Tips
- If you have horizontal video, use the default templates for an easy way to make a YouTube thumbnail
Highlights
“easy way to make a YouTube thumbnail”
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