How to Design a YouTube Thumbnail in GIMP

Learn how to design a YouTube 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 - YouTube 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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