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Choose a Custom Instagram Thumbnail for an On-Brand Look Every Time

It's easier than ever to increase video views with customized YouTube thumbnails, Facebook thumbnails, LinkedIn thumbnails, and more! Instead of choosing a random still image as the cover photo for your video, upload a beautiful graphic with a cool image and an easy-to-read video title that lets your audience know what they're about to watch. Simplify social media in seconds!

How to Upload Custom Instagram Thumbnails for Social Media Videos

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Start a 'New Post' in the Content Calendar, add your video media, and hover your cursor over the added video.

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Click '+ Add', then choose 'Cover'. Select 'Custom Image' and browse for your image from the device you're on.

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When you're done, click the 'Save Thumbnail' button and you're ready to go!

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That's it

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Video is the most popular way to grow brands online. Custom video thumbnails with your brand's logos, colors, and graphics (especially with people in them!) gives your audience important information about what they are going to watch. Set your Instagram marketing campaigns up for success with our all-in-one video uploader, designer, and Social Media Scheduler.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What information do I need to put on my video thumbnail?

To get more viewers clicking through your videos on Pinterest, Instagram, and all your social media feeds, it's best to have bold colors from your custom Brand Kit, clear text in a large font that tells the audience what your video is about, and if possible, a person's face (real or animated). If you decide to add a face to your thumbnail, be sure it's funny, happy, silly, or full of emotion. 🙂

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Is there a free version of Simplified?

Yes! We have a Free Forever plan, which will stay free...forever. If you're an agency, freelancer, or team looking to use our essential features, this is the plan for you. Get unlimited design projects, 1000+ fonts, millions of photos and icons, thousands of templates, instant publishing, and 1GB of storage.

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How does your pricing work?

Pricing starts at $0 for individuals and $30 for teams. Our pricing is based on two things: the number of team members on your plan and your billing period. We have four plans to choose from based on what you're looking for pricing compare.

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How quickly can I get customer support?

Chat with us in-app or send us an email and we'll get back to you within 24 hours. We'd love to hear from you!

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What is your refund policy?

We offer a Free Forever plan where our users can try Simplified's basic functionalities and make an informed decision. We do not offer refunds. If you're unsatisfied with your plan or need to change it, you can downgrade your plan or pause your subscription to avoid future charges. To learn more about our refund policy.

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