Embellish Your YT Previews with Sparkly Borders

Your YouTube video, or any other clip published on any forum, gets a larger number of hits if it has an attractive thumbnail. And, the fact is, a thumbnail becomes 10x more attractive when the main character that the image has have a neon border around it.

With that said, in the following sections, you will learn a couple of methods on how to add a YouTube thumbnail border around the main characters and/or objects that are significant to the clip.

In this article

01 Add Glowing Neon Border to YouTube Thumbnail with Filmora

02 Add a Glowing Neon Border in YouTube Thumbnail with Canva

03 Outline a Person in a YouTube Thumbnail with Photoshop

Part 1: How to Add Neon Border to YouTube Thumbnail for Free with Filmora

Being one of the most versatile and intuitive post-production tools available in the market today, Wondershare Filmora X allows you to add a neon border to a YouTube thumbnail quite conveniently. You can learn how to get this done on Windows or Mac by following the steps given below.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Step 1: Define Project Settings and Add Image to the Timeline

Launch Wondershare Filmora X on your PC (a MacBook Pro M1 is used here), ensure that the project aspect ratio is set to 16:9 (Widescreen) on the splash screen, and click New Project. On the main interface, click the Preview quality and display settings icon from the upper-right area of the Timeline, click Change Project Aspect Ratio, click to select 1280 x 720 (HD) from the Resolution menu of the Project Settings box, and click OK to save the custom project settings.

Then select My Media from the menu bar if not already selected, click Project Media from the navigation pane, and click Import from the Media box to select and import the image of the main character or object that you want to use in the thumbnail.

Now, drag the image from the Media box to the Timeline at the bottom.

Step 2: Clear Image Background, Add Border, and Add Custom Background

Go to Effects from the menu bar, click to select the Default tab and then AI Portrait from the navigation pane, and click and drag the Human Segmentation preset from the right box, and place it over the image track in the Timeline.

Double-click the image layer, scroll down the upper-left box to the Video Effects section, and use the Edge Thickness and Edge Feather sliders to adjust the character’s edges to make them as realistic as possible. Click OK when done.

Next, click and drag the Human Border preset over the image track in the Timeline, and follow the same procedure to customize the border. This will give the character a neon border effect.

Now, use the method explained earlier to import a custom image for the background, and drag and place it under the previous track in the Timeline.

If you are running the latest version of Filmora, you will find there are some neon light effects available under AI Portrait as well.

Step 3: Add Titles to Thumbnail

Go to Titles from the menu bar, click to select the Default tab and then Lower 3rds from the navigation pane, and click and drag your preferred lower-third preset from the right window to a separate layer in the Timeline. Double-click the lower-third layer, and use the available options in the upper-left window to change the text, its color, etc., and drag the textbox to place it to your preferred position on the image as well. Click OK to save the changes.

Next, click to select Titles from the navigation pane, and drag your preferred title from the right window to the upper-most track in the Timeline. Now use the method explained earlier to edit the text, its color, position, etc. to make it look professional.

For more tips and tricks for creating YouTube thumbnail, you can check this You Tube thumbnail creating guide.

Step 4: Get the Neon Border Thumbnail

Click the Snapshot (Camera) icon from the upper-right area of the Timeline, go to My Media from the menu bar, right-click the thumbnail of the screenshot you captured, and click Reveal in Finder (on Mac) or Reveal in Explorer (on Windows) to get to the folder the YouTube thumbnail border is saved in.

Part 2: How to Add a Glowing Neon Border in Your YouTube Thumbnail with Canva

Canva is another intuitive editing program that works on the web interface rather than having you download and install an app on your PC. You can add a neon border for YouTube thumbnails using Canva by following the instructions given below:

Step 1: Define Project Settings and Add a Background

After signing in to your Canva account, click Create a design from the top-right corner of the page, click Custom size from the bottom, define 1280 and 720 in the Width and Height fields on the box that appears respectively, and click Create new design.

Now, click to select Background from the navigation bar on the left (if the Background tool is not visible, click More and then choose Background from the expanded list), and click to select a background from the images available in the center pane.

Step 2: Upload an Image and Add Effects

Click Uploads from the navigation bar, click the More icon from the right of the Upload media button present at the top of the center pane, choose your preferred method to upload the image (with the transparent background) that you want to use, upload the image, and drag it from the center pane to the Canvas.

Note: You can use any of the tools available online to remove the background from your image for free.

To add a YouTube thumbnail border, make sure that the image that you added to the Canvas is selected, click the Duplicate icon from the upper-right area, and use the scaling handles of the copy of the image to increase its size a bit. Reposition the image back to its original location as well.

Then, click Edit image from the upper-left corner of the Canvas, click Duotone from the Edit image pane at the center, if need be, click See all, choose your preferred duotone effect to apply on the image, choose your preferred highlight and shadow colors from the box that appears next, and click Back from the top of the pane.

Next, click See all next to the Adjust section from the center pane, and drag the Blur slider to the right to increase the blur effect on the image.

Step 3: Position the Layers

While keeping the duplicate image selected, click the Position button from the upper-right area of the Canvas, and click Background to send the second image behind the first one to get the neon border effect for the photo.

Part 3: How to Outline a Person in a YouTube Thumbnail with Photoshop

Because YouTube thumbnails are nothing but static images, creating YouTube thumbnail border with Adobe Photoshop is comparatively easier. The process of doing this is given below:

Step 1: Define Document Preferences and Import an Image

Launch Adobe Photoshop on your PC, click Create new, and on the New Document customization box, define the width and height values to 1280 and 720 pixels respectively. Select Transparent from the Background Contents menu as well if not already selected. Click Create from the bottom to create a new Photoshop document with the specified document settings. Next, open the folder that contains the source image, drag the photo to Photoshop, and press Enter to place the photo.

Step 2: Remove Background from the Image

Make sure that the image layer is selected in the Layers panel on the right, go to Select from the menu bar at the top, and click Subject. From the bottom of the Layers panel, click the Add a mask icon to get rid of the background, leaving only the human on the Canvas.

Step 3: Add a Custom Background and an Outline Around the Subject

Use the method explained earlier to import a background image of your choice to Photoshop. Drag the background image layer to the bottom in the Layers panel. Double-click the masked layer, click to select Stroke from the left pane of the Layer Style box, and use the options available on the right to manage the size, color, position, etc. of the stroke that has been added around the human subject. Click OK when done, and then export the image normally to use it as a YouTube thumbnail border.

Summary

It is important to know that the default resolution of a YouTube thumbnail is 1280 x 720 pixels that is usually written and referred to as 720p. While adding a YouTube thumbnail border, it is also imperative to have a good sense of color combination and fonts. Furthermore, a decent tool like Wondershare Filmora X must be used to add an appealing neon border around the main subject in the thumbnail image easily and quickly.

02 Add a Glowing Neon Border in YouTube Thumbnail with Canva

03 Outline a Person in a YouTube Thumbnail with Photoshop

Part 1: How to Add Neon Border to YouTube Thumbnail for Free with Filmora

Being one of the most versatile and intuitive post-production tools available in the market today, Wondershare Filmora X allows you to add a neon border to a YouTube thumbnail quite conveniently. You can learn how to get this done on Windows or Mac by following the steps given below.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Step 1: Define Project Settings and Add Image to the Timeline

Launch Wondershare Filmora X on your PC (a MacBook Pro M1 is used here), ensure that the project aspect ratio is set to 16:9 (Widescreen) on the splash screen, and click New Project. On the main interface, click the Preview quality and display settings icon from the upper-right area of the Timeline, click Change Project Aspect Ratio, click to select 1280 x 720 (HD) from the Resolution menu of the Project Settings box, and click OK to save the custom project settings.

Then select My Media from the menu bar if not already selected, click Project Media from the navigation pane, and click Import from the Media box to select and import the image of the main character or object that you want to use in the thumbnail.

Now, drag the image from the Media box to the Timeline at the bottom.

Step 2: Clear Image Background, Add Border, and Add Custom Background

Go to Effects from the menu bar, click to select the Default tab and then AI Portrait from the navigation pane, and click and drag the Human Segmentation preset from the right box, and place it over the image track in the Timeline.

Double-click the image layer, scroll down the upper-left box to the Video Effects section, and use the Edge Thickness and Edge Feather sliders to adjust the character’s edges to make them as realistic as possible. Click OK when done.

Next, click and drag the Human Border preset over the image track in the Timeline, and follow the same procedure to customize the border. This will give the character a neon border effect.

Now, use the method explained earlier to import a custom image for the background, and drag and place it under the previous track in the Timeline.

If you are running the latest version of Filmora, you will find there are some neon light effects available under AI Portrait as well.

Step 3: Add Titles to Thumbnail

Go to Titles from the menu bar, click to select the Default tab and then Lower 3rds from the navigation pane, and click and drag your preferred lower-third preset from the right window to a separate layer in the Timeline. Double-click the lower-third layer, and use the available options in the upper-left window to change the text, its color, etc., and drag the textbox to place it to your preferred position on the image as well. Click OK to save the changes.

Next, click to select Titles from the navigation pane, and drag your preferred title from the right window to the upper-most track in the Timeline. Now use the method explained earlier to edit the text, its color, position, etc. to make it look professional.

For more tips and tricks for creating YouTube thumbnail, you can check this You Tube thumbnail creating guide.

Step 4: Get the Neon Border Thumbnail

Click the Snapshot (Camera) icon from the upper-right area of the Timeline, go to My Media from the menu bar, right-click the thumbnail of the screenshot you captured, and click Reveal in Finder (on Mac) or Reveal in Explorer (on Windows) to get to the folder the YouTube thumbnail border is saved in.

Part 2: How to Add a Glowing Neon Border in Your YouTube Thumbnail with Canva

Canva is another intuitive editing program that works on the web interface rather than having you download and install an app on your PC. You can add a neon border for YouTube thumbnails using Canva by following the instructions given below:

Step 1: Define Project Settings and Add a Background

After signing in to your Canva account, click Create a design from the top-right corner of the page, click Custom size from the bottom, define 1280 and 720 in the Width and Height fields on the box that appears respectively, and click Create new design.

Now, click to select Background from the navigation bar on the left (if the Background tool is not visible, click More and then choose Background from the expanded list), and click to select a background from the images available in the center pane.

Step 2: Upload an Image and Add Effects

Click Uploads from the navigation bar, click the More icon from the right of the Upload media button present at the top of the center pane, choose your preferred method to upload the image (with the transparent background) that you want to use, upload the image, and drag it from the center pane to the Canvas.

Note: You can use any of the tools available online to remove the background from your image for free.

To add a YouTube thumbnail border, make sure that the image that you added to the Canvas is selected, click the Duplicate icon from the upper-right area, and use the scaling handles of the copy of the image to increase its size a bit. Reposition the image back to its original location as well.

Then, click Edit image from the upper-left corner of the Canvas, click Duotone from the Edit image pane at the center, if need be, click See all, choose your preferred duotone effect to apply on the image, choose your preferred highlight and shadow colors from the box that appears next, and click Back from the top of the pane.

Next, click See all next to the Adjust section from the center pane, and drag the Blur slider to the right to increase the blur effect on the image.

Step 3: Position the Layers

While keeping the duplicate image selected, click the Position button from the upper-right area of the Canvas, and click Background to send the second image behind the first one to get the neon border effect for the photo.

Part 3: How to Outline a Person in a YouTube Thumbnail with Photoshop

Because YouTube thumbnails are nothing but static images, creating YouTube thumbnail border with Adobe Photoshop is comparatively easier. The process of doing this is given below:

Step 1: Define Document Preferences and Import an Image

Launch Adobe Photoshop on your PC, click Create new, and on the New Document customization box, define the width and height values to 1280 and 720 pixels respectively. Select Transparent from the Background Contents menu as well if not already selected. Click Create from the bottom to create a new Photoshop document with the specified document settings. Next, open the folder that contains the source image, drag the photo to Photoshop, and press Enter to place the photo.

Step 2: Remove Background from the Image

Make sure that the image layer is selected in the Layers panel on the right, go to Select from the menu bar at the top, and click Subject. From the bottom of the Layers panel, click the Add a mask icon to get rid of the background, leaving only the human on the Canvas.

Step 3: Add a Custom Background and an Outline Around the Subject

Use the method explained earlier to import a background image of your choice to Photoshop. Drag the background image layer to the bottom in the Layers panel. Double-click the masked layer, click to select Stroke from the left pane of the Layer Style box, and use the options available on the right to manage the size, color, position, etc. of the stroke that has been added around the human subject. Click OK when done, and then export the image normally to use it as a YouTube thumbnail border.

Summary

It is important to know that the default resolution of a YouTube thumbnail is 1280 x 720 pixels that is usually written and referred to as 720p. While adding a YouTube thumbnail border, it is also imperative to have a good sense of color combination and fonts. Furthermore, a decent tool like Wondershare Filmora X must be used to add an appealing neon border around the main subject in the thumbnail image easily and quickly.

02 Add a Glowing Neon Border in YouTube Thumbnail with Canva

03 Outline a Person in a YouTube Thumbnail with Photoshop

Part 1: How to Add Neon Border to YouTube Thumbnail for Free with Filmora

Being one of the most versatile and intuitive post-production tools available in the market today, Wondershare Filmora X allows you to add a neon border to a YouTube thumbnail quite conveniently. You can learn how to get this done on Windows or Mac by following the steps given below.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Step 1: Define Project Settings and Add Image to the Timeline

Launch Wondershare Filmora X on your PC (a MacBook Pro M1 is used here), ensure that the project aspect ratio is set to 16:9 (Widescreen) on the splash screen, and click New Project. On the main interface, click the Preview quality and display settings icon from the upper-right area of the Timeline, click Change Project Aspect Ratio, click to select 1280 x 720 (HD) from the Resolution menu of the Project Settings box, and click OK to save the custom project settings.

Then select My Media from the menu bar if not already selected, click Project Media from the navigation pane, and click Import from the Media box to select and import the image of the main character or object that you want to use in the thumbnail.

Now, drag the image from the Media box to the Timeline at the bottom.

Step 2: Clear Image Background, Add Border, and Add Custom Background

Go to Effects from the menu bar, click to select the Default tab and then AI Portrait from the navigation pane, and click and drag the Human Segmentation preset from the right box, and place it over the image track in the Timeline.

Double-click the image layer, scroll down the upper-left box to the Video Effects section, and use the Edge Thickness and Edge Feather sliders to adjust the character’s edges to make them as realistic as possible. Click OK when done.

Next, click and drag the Human Border preset over the image track in the Timeline, and follow the same procedure to customize the border. This will give the character a neon border effect.

Now, use the method explained earlier to import a custom image for the background, and drag and place it under the previous track in the Timeline.

If you are running the latest version of Filmora, you will find there are some neon light effects available under AI Portrait as well.

Step 3: Add Titles to Thumbnail

Go to Titles from the menu bar, click to select the Default tab and then Lower 3rds from the navigation pane, and click and drag your preferred lower-third preset from the right window to a separate layer in the Timeline. Double-click the lower-third layer, and use the available options in the upper-left window to change the text, its color, etc., and drag the textbox to place it to your preferred position on the image as well. Click OK to save the changes.

Next, click to select Titles from the navigation pane, and drag your preferred title from the right window to the upper-most track in the Timeline. Now use the method explained earlier to edit the text, its color, position, etc. to make it look professional.

For more tips and tricks for creating YouTube thumbnail, you can check this You Tube thumbnail creating guide.

Step 4: Get the Neon Border Thumbnail

Click the Snapshot (Camera) icon from the upper-right area of the Timeline, go to My Media from the menu bar, right-click the thumbnail of the screenshot you captured, and click Reveal in Finder (on Mac) or Reveal in Explorer (on Windows) to get to the folder the YouTube thumbnail border is saved in.

Part 2: How to Add a Glowing Neon Border in Your YouTube Thumbnail with Canva

Canva is another intuitive editing program that works on the web interface rather than having you download and install an app on your PC. You can add a neon border for YouTube thumbnails using Canva by following the instructions given below:

Step 1: Define Project Settings and Add a Background

After signing in to your Canva account, click Create a design from the top-right corner of the page, click Custom size from the bottom, define 1280 and 720 in the Width and Height fields on the box that appears respectively, and click Create new design.

Now, click to select Background from the navigation bar on the left (if the Background tool is not visible, click More and then choose Background from the expanded list), and click to select a background from the images available in the center pane.

Step 2: Upload an Image and Add Effects

Click Uploads from the navigation bar, click the More icon from the right of the Upload media button present at the top of the center pane, choose your preferred method to upload the image (with the transparent background) that you want to use, upload the image, and drag it from the center pane to the Canvas.

Note: You can use any of the tools available online to remove the background from your image for free.

To add a YouTube thumbnail border, make sure that the image that you added to the Canvas is selected, click the Duplicate icon from the upper-right area, and use the scaling handles of the copy of the image to increase its size a bit. Reposition the image back to its original location as well.

Then, click Edit image from the upper-left corner of the Canvas, click Duotone from the Edit image pane at the center, if need be, click See all, choose your preferred duotone effect to apply on the image, choose your preferred highlight and shadow colors from the box that appears next, and click Back from the top of the pane.

Next, click See all next to the Adjust section from the center pane, and drag the Blur slider to the right to increase the blur effect on the image.

Step 3: Position the Layers

While keeping the duplicate image selected, click the Position button from the upper-right area of the Canvas, and click Background to send the second image behind the first one to get the neon border effect for the photo.

Part 3: How to Outline a Person in a YouTube Thumbnail with Photoshop

Because YouTube thumbnails are nothing but static images, creating YouTube thumbnail border with Adobe Photoshop is comparatively easier. The process of doing this is given below:

Step 1: Define Document Preferences and Import an Image

Launch Adobe Photoshop on your PC, click Create new, and on the New Document customization box, define the width and height values to 1280 and 720 pixels respectively. Select Transparent from the Background Contents menu as well if not already selected. Click Create from the bottom to create a new Photoshop document with the specified document settings. Next, open the folder that contains the source image, drag the photo to Photoshop, and press Enter to place the photo.

Step 2: Remove Background from the Image

Make sure that the image layer is selected in the Layers panel on the right, go to Select from the menu bar at the top, and click Subject. From the bottom of the Layers panel, click the Add a mask icon to get rid of the background, leaving only the human on the Canvas.

Step 3: Add a Custom Background and an Outline Around the Subject

Use the method explained earlier to import a background image of your choice to Photoshop. Drag the background image layer to the bottom in the Layers panel. Double-click the masked layer, click to select Stroke from the left pane of the Layer Style box, and use the options available on the right to manage the size, color, position, etc. of the stroke that has been added around the human subject. Click OK when done, and then export the image normally to use it as a YouTube thumbnail border.

Summary

It is important to know that the default resolution of a YouTube thumbnail is 1280 x 720 pixels that is usually written and referred to as 720p. While adding a YouTube thumbnail border, it is also imperative to have a good sense of color combination and fonts. Furthermore, a decent tool like Wondershare Filmora X must be used to add an appealing neon border around the main subject in the thumbnail image easily and quickly.

02 Add a Glowing Neon Border in YouTube Thumbnail with Canva

03 Outline a Person in a YouTube Thumbnail with Photoshop

Part 1: How to Add Neon Border to YouTube Thumbnail for Free with Filmora

Being one of the most versatile and intuitive post-production tools available in the market today, Wondershare Filmora X allows you to add a neon border to a YouTube thumbnail quite conveniently. You can learn how to get this done on Windows or Mac by following the steps given below.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Step 1: Define Project Settings and Add Image to the Timeline

Launch Wondershare Filmora X on your PC (a MacBook Pro M1 is used here), ensure that the project aspect ratio is set to 16:9 (Widescreen) on the splash screen, and click New Project. On the main interface, click the Preview quality and display settings icon from the upper-right area of the Timeline, click Change Project Aspect Ratio, click to select 1280 x 720 (HD) from the Resolution menu of the Project Settings box, and click OK to save the custom project settings.

Then select My Media from the menu bar if not already selected, click Project Media from the navigation pane, and click Import from the Media box to select and import the image of the main character or object that you want to use in the thumbnail.

Now, drag the image from the Media box to the Timeline at the bottom.

Step 2: Clear Image Background, Add Border, and Add Custom Background

Go to Effects from the menu bar, click to select the Default tab and then AI Portrait from the navigation pane, and click and drag the Human Segmentation preset from the right box, and place it over the image track in the Timeline.

Double-click the image layer, scroll down the upper-left box to the Video Effects section, and use the Edge Thickness and Edge Feather sliders to adjust the character’s edges to make them as realistic as possible. Click OK when done.

Next, click and drag the Human Border preset over the image track in the Timeline, and follow the same procedure to customize the border. This will give the character a neon border effect.

Now, use the method explained earlier to import a custom image for the background, and drag and place it under the previous track in the Timeline.

If you are running the latest version of Filmora, you will find there are some neon light effects available under AI Portrait as well.

Step 3: Add Titles to Thumbnail

Go to Titles from the menu bar, click to select the Default tab and then Lower 3rds from the navigation pane, and click and drag your preferred lower-third preset from the right window to a separate layer in the Timeline. Double-click the lower-third layer, and use the available options in the upper-left window to change the text, its color, etc., and drag the textbox to place it to your preferred position on the image as well. Click OK to save the changes.

Next, click to select Titles from the navigation pane, and drag your preferred title from the right window to the upper-most track in the Timeline. Now use the method explained earlier to edit the text, its color, position, etc. to make it look professional.

For more tips and tricks for creating YouTube thumbnail, you can check this You Tube thumbnail creating guide.

Step 4: Get the Neon Border Thumbnail

Click the Snapshot (Camera) icon from the upper-right area of the Timeline, go to My Media from the menu bar, right-click the thumbnail of the screenshot you captured, and click Reveal in Finder (on Mac) or Reveal in Explorer (on Windows) to get to the folder the YouTube thumbnail border is saved in.

Part 2: How to Add a Glowing Neon Border in Your YouTube Thumbnail with Canva

Canva is another intuitive editing program that works on the web interface rather than having you download and install an app on your PC. You can add a neon border for YouTube thumbnails using Canva by following the instructions given below:

Step 1: Define Project Settings and Add a Background

After signing in to your Canva account, click Create a design from the top-right corner of the page, click Custom size from the bottom, define 1280 and 720 in the Width and Height fields on the box that appears respectively, and click Create new design.

Now, click to select Background from the navigation bar on the left (if the Background tool is not visible, click More and then choose Background from the expanded list), and click to select a background from the images available in the center pane.

Step 2: Upload an Image and Add Effects

Click Uploads from the navigation bar, click the More icon from the right of the Upload media button present at the top of the center pane, choose your preferred method to upload the image (with the transparent background) that you want to use, upload the image, and drag it from the center pane to the Canvas.

Note: You can use any of the tools available online to remove the background from your image for free.

To add a YouTube thumbnail border, make sure that the image that you added to the Canvas is selected, click the Duplicate icon from the upper-right area, and use the scaling handles of the copy of the image to increase its size a bit. Reposition the image back to its original location as well.

Then, click Edit image from the upper-left corner of the Canvas, click Duotone from the Edit image pane at the center, if need be, click See all, choose your preferred duotone effect to apply on the image, choose your preferred highlight and shadow colors from the box that appears next, and click Back from the top of the pane.

Next, click See all next to the Adjust section from the center pane, and drag the Blur slider to the right to increase the blur effect on the image.

Step 3: Position the Layers

While keeping the duplicate image selected, click the Position button from the upper-right area of the Canvas, and click Background to send the second image behind the first one to get the neon border effect for the photo.

Part 3: How to Outline a Person in a YouTube Thumbnail with Photoshop

Because YouTube thumbnails are nothing but static images, creating YouTube thumbnail border with Adobe Photoshop is comparatively easier. The process of doing this is given below:

Step 1: Define Document Preferences and Import an Image

Launch Adobe Photoshop on your PC, click Create new, and on the New Document customization box, define the width and height values to 1280 and 720 pixels respectively. Select Transparent from the Background Contents menu as well if not already selected. Click Create from the bottom to create a new Photoshop document with the specified document settings. Next, open the folder that contains the source image, drag the photo to Photoshop, and press Enter to place the photo.

Step 2: Remove Background from the Image

Make sure that the image layer is selected in the Layers panel on the right, go to Select from the menu bar at the top, and click Subject. From the bottom of the Layers panel, click the Add a mask icon to get rid of the background, leaving only the human on the Canvas.

Step 3: Add a Custom Background and an Outline Around the Subject

Use the method explained earlier to import a background image of your choice to Photoshop. Drag the background image layer to the bottom in the Layers panel. Double-click the masked layer, click to select Stroke from the left pane of the Layer Style box, and use the options available on the right to manage the size, color, position, etc. of the stroke that has been added around the human subject. Click OK when done, and then export the image normally to use it as a YouTube thumbnail border.

Summary

It is important to know that the default resolution of a YouTube thumbnail is 1280 x 720 pixels that is usually written and referred to as 720p. While adding a YouTube thumbnail border, it is also imperative to have a good sense of color combination and fonts. Furthermore, a decent tool like Wondershare Filmora X must be used to add an appealing neon border around the main subject in the thumbnail image easily and quickly.

Expert Filmmaking Skills on YouTube and Diverse Platforms

Do you want to convert video clips into intriguing movies? If yes, then you should download and install an advanced movie maker on your computer and creatively compile your video clips and photos. Movie Makers have multiple features such as transition overlays, timeline narration, audio options, and animations. This guide is about YouTube movie makers and how you can get started with this application.

What Is YouTube Movie Maker?

YouTube Movie Maker is a video editing program. It enables video editors to create videos for their YouTube channel. Furthermore, you can upload and manage your videos on YouTube using this software. You can perform all these tasks with a single interface. Creating videos using YouTube movie makers is entertaining as it includes interesting tools to express creative instinct. Furthermore, the moviemaker YouTube uploading process is also simpler than ever. Here are some features of YouTube movie maker:

1. Video Creation

YouTube movie maker is a simple-to-use video editing tool with wide-ranging features. You can add multiple images, video clips, audio, and icons and align them on the timeline. Beginners can use Movie Wizard to understand the platform interface and develop video editing skills.

3. Publishing

This tool has standard and special features. Using YouTube movie maker, you can upload videos on your YouTube channel and attract more audience with your content. This video editing tool makes it easy for YouTube content creators to publish their content on the platform. Furthermore, you can save the content on your computer and publish it later on.

3. Boost Productivity

Video editors such as YouTube movie maker improve productivity for video editors. With convenient features and tools, content creators can create more videos with efficiency and increase their content reach.

YouTube Movie Maker Tutorial

YouTube Movie Maker download process is simple. To download and install the application follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit MakeYouTubeVideo.com and choose the download option.

Step 2: This tool is compatible with every Windows version, so you don’t have to worry about compatibility.

Step 3: While downloading the application you need to evaluate the plans.

Step 4: The Platinum version of YouTube Movie Maker will cost $399. With this plan, you will get high-quality transition effects and audio materials.

Step 5: After choosing the plan, you have to enter the payment options and download the tool.

Step 6: A setup file will download to your computer.

Step 7: You need to open that file and run the installation process.

Here are some tips to use YouTube Movie Maker:

Step 1: When you open the application a clear interface will appear with easy-to-use options.

Step 2: From the left panel, you can browse through your computer storage and import content

Step 3: Also, you can drag and drop the media on your workspace.

Step 4: Align the content on different channels and add music.

Step 5: Once you align the content as required, you can publish the video on YouTube from the button on the bottom right.

4 Best Alternatives for YouTube Movie Maker

A plethora of video editing tools are available on the internet. Whether you are a marketing manager or a film producer, you would need a movie marker to boost your productivity and become a professional video content creator. If you want an alternate option for YouTube movie maker, you can check this list:

1. Wondershare Filmora

Filmora is one of the best video editing tools out there. Other than Filmora, Wondershare also offers Filmora (a video editing tool for mobile), and FilmStock with wide-ranging video effects and unique soundtracks. Filmora offers a simple and intuitive interface with lots of exciting overlays, filters, transitions, and motion elements. Since Filmora has a dedicated films tock, users can easily download royalty-free music and video clips. Some basic features of Filmora are:

• Noise removal
• Speed control
• GIF support
• 4K editing support
• Frame by frame preview
• Color tuning

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Only a few video editing tools offer 4K and GIF support, and Filmora is one of them. Filmora enables video editors to include engaging titles on their videos. This video editor offers a super easy and flexible interface to video editors so they can drag and drop relevant clips, select interesting music, and choose a striking theme.

The interface is clean, uncluttered, and organized with easy-to-access features. It includes basic as well as advanced features to enhance video quality and add outstanding effects. There are vast numbers of effects and transitions to make your video smooth and engaging. Color matching and motion tracker tools will completely change your video quality.

2. Nero Video

Nero Video is a cheap yet effective tool for YouTubers. This tool comes with a wide array of effects and tricks to create outstanding content. This tool is perfect for beginners because of its simple editing tools. Nero Video offers the finest functionalities and speed to video editors so they can create more engaging content and publish it on their YouTube channel. Some features of Nero Video are:

• Keyframe animation tools
• Movie templates
• Wide range of templates
• 4K support

4. InVideo

InVideo is different than other platforms as content creators can create interesting videos on the cloud using this tool. This means that you don’t have to download InVideo software. Instead, you can just log into your account and start editing. Furthermore, the tool is stocked with many frames, stickers, features, tricks, and transitions. This software is suitable for beginner as well as professional users. With more than 4000 templates, anyone can create a video on this platform. InVideo doesn’t irritate its users with a watermark, even if you are using the free version of this application. Here are some features of using the InVideo editing tool:

• No watermark
• More than 4000 templates
• More than 8Mn and iStock videos and images
• Intelligent frames
• Automate voice-overs
• Multiple layers
• Power transitions

5. Clipchamp Create

Clipchamp Create is a free video editing tool with wide-ranging transitional effects, and an export option without a watermark. Watermarks only appear when you use stock videos and images in your video. Premium and Business plans are available in this software that offer access to a vast stock library. Using stock library, you can download and add high-resolution images and videos to your project. The tool is incredibly handy as it offers you unique options webcam recorder, video converter, and video compressor. Clipchamp also offers the following features:

• Camera recorder
• Stock library
• Text to speech
• Brand kit
• Trimming videos

Closing Word

Now that you have notable information about the YouTube movie maker tool, you can easily download and install it on your computer. Many YouTube content creators find this application basic. If you want a more advanced tool, you can check the list of alternative movie makers and download the one that offers the best features.

3. Publishing

This tool has standard and special features. Using YouTube movie maker, you can upload videos on your YouTube channel and attract more audience with your content. This video editing tool makes it easy for YouTube content creators to publish their content on the platform. Furthermore, you can save the content on your computer and publish it later on.

3. Boost Productivity

Video editors such as YouTube movie maker improve productivity for video editors. With convenient features and tools, content creators can create more videos with efficiency and increase their content reach.

YouTube Movie Maker Tutorial

YouTube Movie Maker download process is simple. To download and install the application follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit MakeYouTubeVideo.com and choose the download option.

Step 2: This tool is compatible with every Windows version, so you don’t have to worry about compatibility.

Step 3: While downloading the application you need to evaluate the plans.

Step 4: The Platinum version of YouTube Movie Maker will cost $399. With this plan, you will get high-quality transition effects and audio materials.

Step 5: After choosing the plan, you have to enter the payment options and download the tool.

Step 6: A setup file will download to your computer.

Step 7: You need to open that file and run the installation process.

Here are some tips to use YouTube Movie Maker:

Step 1: When you open the application a clear interface will appear with easy-to-use options.

Step 2: From the left panel, you can browse through your computer storage and import content

Step 3: Also, you can drag and drop the media on your workspace.

Step 4: Align the content on different channels and add music.

Step 5: Once you align the content as required, you can publish the video on YouTube from the button on the bottom right.

4 Best Alternatives for YouTube Movie Maker

A plethora of video editing tools are available on the internet. Whether you are a marketing manager or a film producer, you would need a movie marker to boost your productivity and become a professional video content creator. If you want an alternate option for YouTube movie maker, you can check this list:

1. Wondershare Filmora

Filmora is one of the best video editing tools out there. Other than Filmora, Wondershare also offers Filmora (a video editing tool for mobile), and FilmStock with wide-ranging video effects and unique soundtracks. Filmora offers a simple and intuitive interface with lots of exciting overlays, filters, transitions, and motion elements. Since Filmora has a dedicated films tock, users can easily download royalty-free music and video clips. Some basic features of Filmora are:

• Noise removal
• Speed control
• GIF support
• 4K editing support
• Frame by frame preview
• Color tuning

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Only a few video editing tools offer 4K and GIF support, and Filmora is one of them. Filmora enables video editors to include engaging titles on their videos. This video editor offers a super easy and flexible interface to video editors so they can drag and drop relevant clips, select interesting music, and choose a striking theme.

The interface is clean, uncluttered, and organized with easy-to-access features. It includes basic as well as advanced features to enhance video quality and add outstanding effects. There are vast numbers of effects and transitions to make your video smooth and engaging. Color matching and motion tracker tools will completely change your video quality.

2. Nero Video

Nero Video is a cheap yet effective tool for YouTubers. This tool comes with a wide array of effects and tricks to create outstanding content. This tool is perfect for beginners because of its simple editing tools. Nero Video offers the finest functionalities and speed to video editors so they can create more engaging content and publish it on their YouTube channel. Some features of Nero Video are:

• Keyframe animation tools
• Movie templates
• Wide range of templates
• 4K support

4. InVideo

InVideo is different than other platforms as content creators can create interesting videos on the cloud using this tool. This means that you don’t have to download InVideo software. Instead, you can just log into your account and start editing. Furthermore, the tool is stocked with many frames, stickers, features, tricks, and transitions. This software is suitable for beginner as well as professional users. With more than 4000 templates, anyone can create a video on this platform. InVideo doesn’t irritate its users with a watermark, even if you are using the free version of this application. Here are some features of using the InVideo editing tool:

• No watermark
• More than 4000 templates
• More than 8Mn and iStock videos and images
• Intelligent frames
• Automate voice-overs
• Multiple layers
• Power transitions

5. Clipchamp Create

Clipchamp Create is a free video editing tool with wide-ranging transitional effects, and an export option without a watermark. Watermarks only appear when you use stock videos and images in your video. Premium and Business plans are available in this software that offer access to a vast stock library. Using stock library, you can download and add high-resolution images and videos to your project. The tool is incredibly handy as it offers you unique options webcam recorder, video converter, and video compressor. Clipchamp also offers the following features:

• Camera recorder
• Stock library
• Text to speech
• Brand kit
• Trimming videos

Closing Word

Now that you have notable information about the YouTube movie maker tool, you can easily download and install it on your computer. Many YouTube content creators find this application basic. If you want a more advanced tool, you can check the list of alternative movie makers and download the one that offers the best features.

3. Publishing

This tool has standard and special features. Using YouTube movie maker, you can upload videos on your YouTube channel and attract more audience with your content. This video editing tool makes it easy for YouTube content creators to publish their content on the platform. Furthermore, you can save the content on your computer and publish it later on.

3. Boost Productivity

Video editors such as YouTube movie maker improve productivity for video editors. With convenient features and tools, content creators can create more videos with efficiency and increase their content reach.

YouTube Movie Maker Tutorial

YouTube Movie Maker download process is simple. To download and install the application follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit MakeYouTubeVideo.com and choose the download option.

Step 2: This tool is compatible with every Windows version, so you don’t have to worry about compatibility.

Step 3: While downloading the application you need to evaluate the plans.

Step 4: The Platinum version of YouTube Movie Maker will cost $399. With this plan, you will get high-quality transition effects and audio materials.

Step 5: After choosing the plan, you have to enter the payment options and download the tool.

Step 6: A setup file will download to your computer.

Step 7: You need to open that file and run the installation process.

Here are some tips to use YouTube Movie Maker:

Step 1: When you open the application a clear interface will appear with easy-to-use options.

Step 2: From the left panel, you can browse through your computer storage and import content

Step 3: Also, you can drag and drop the media on your workspace.

Step 4: Align the content on different channels and add music.

Step 5: Once you align the content as required, you can publish the video on YouTube from the button on the bottom right.

4 Best Alternatives for YouTube Movie Maker

A plethora of video editing tools are available on the internet. Whether you are a marketing manager or a film producer, you would need a movie marker to boost your productivity and become a professional video content creator. If you want an alternate option for YouTube movie maker, you can check this list:

1. Wondershare Filmora

Filmora is one of the best video editing tools out there. Other than Filmora, Wondershare also offers Filmora (a video editing tool for mobile), and FilmStock with wide-ranging video effects and unique soundtracks. Filmora offers a simple and intuitive interface with lots of exciting overlays, filters, transitions, and motion elements. Since Filmora has a dedicated films tock, users can easily download royalty-free music and video clips. Some basic features of Filmora are:

• Noise removal
• Speed control
• GIF support
• 4K editing support
• Frame by frame preview
• Color tuning

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Only a few video editing tools offer 4K and GIF support, and Filmora is one of them. Filmora enables video editors to include engaging titles on their videos. This video editor offers a super easy and flexible interface to video editors so they can drag and drop relevant clips, select interesting music, and choose a striking theme.

The interface is clean, uncluttered, and organized with easy-to-access features. It includes basic as well as advanced features to enhance video quality and add outstanding effects. There are vast numbers of effects and transitions to make your video smooth and engaging. Color matching and motion tracker tools will completely change your video quality.

2. Nero Video

Nero Video is a cheap yet effective tool for YouTubers. This tool comes with a wide array of effects and tricks to create outstanding content. This tool is perfect for beginners because of its simple editing tools. Nero Video offers the finest functionalities and speed to video editors so they can create more engaging content and publish it on their YouTube channel. Some features of Nero Video are:

• Keyframe animation tools
• Movie templates
• Wide range of templates
• 4K support

4. InVideo

InVideo is different than other platforms as content creators can create interesting videos on the cloud using this tool. This means that you don’t have to download InVideo software. Instead, you can just log into your account and start editing. Furthermore, the tool is stocked with many frames, stickers, features, tricks, and transitions. This software is suitable for beginner as well as professional users. With more than 4000 templates, anyone can create a video on this platform. InVideo doesn’t irritate its users with a watermark, even if you are using the free version of this application. Here are some features of using the InVideo editing tool:

• No watermark
• More than 4000 templates
• More than 8Mn and iStock videos and images
• Intelligent frames
• Automate voice-overs
• Multiple layers
• Power transitions

5. Clipchamp Create

Clipchamp Create is a free video editing tool with wide-ranging transitional effects, and an export option without a watermark. Watermarks only appear when you use stock videos and images in your video. Premium and Business plans are available in this software that offer access to a vast stock library. Using stock library, you can download and add high-resolution images and videos to your project. The tool is incredibly handy as it offers you unique options webcam recorder, video converter, and video compressor. Clipchamp also offers the following features:

• Camera recorder
• Stock library
• Text to speech
• Brand kit
• Trimming videos

Closing Word

Now that you have notable information about the YouTube movie maker tool, you can easily download and install it on your computer. Many YouTube content creators find this application basic. If you want a more advanced tool, you can check the list of alternative movie makers and download the one that offers the best features.

3. Publishing

This tool has standard and special features. Using YouTube movie maker, you can upload videos on your YouTube channel and attract more audience with your content. This video editing tool makes it easy for YouTube content creators to publish their content on the platform. Furthermore, you can save the content on your computer and publish it later on.

3. Boost Productivity

Video editors such as YouTube movie maker improve productivity for video editors. With convenient features and tools, content creators can create more videos with efficiency and increase their content reach.

YouTube Movie Maker Tutorial

YouTube Movie Maker download process is simple. To download and install the application follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit MakeYouTubeVideo.com and choose the download option.

Step 2: This tool is compatible with every Windows version, so you don’t have to worry about compatibility.

Step 3: While downloading the application you need to evaluate the plans.

Step 4: The Platinum version of YouTube Movie Maker will cost $399. With this plan, you will get high-quality transition effects and audio materials.

Step 5: After choosing the plan, you have to enter the payment options and download the tool.

Step 6: A setup file will download to your computer.

Step 7: You need to open that file and run the installation process.

Here are some tips to use YouTube Movie Maker:

Step 1: When you open the application a clear interface will appear with easy-to-use options.

Step 2: From the left panel, you can browse through your computer storage and import content

Step 3: Also, you can drag and drop the media on your workspace.

Step 4: Align the content on different channels and add music.

Step 5: Once you align the content as required, you can publish the video on YouTube from the button on the bottom right.

4 Best Alternatives for YouTube Movie Maker

A plethora of video editing tools are available on the internet. Whether you are a marketing manager or a film producer, you would need a movie marker to boost your productivity and become a professional video content creator. If you want an alternate option for YouTube movie maker, you can check this list:

1. Wondershare Filmora

Filmora is one of the best video editing tools out there. Other than Filmora, Wondershare also offers Filmora (a video editing tool for mobile), and FilmStock with wide-ranging video effects and unique soundtracks. Filmora offers a simple and intuitive interface with lots of exciting overlays, filters, transitions, and motion elements. Since Filmora has a dedicated films tock, users can easily download royalty-free music and video clips. Some basic features of Filmora are:

• Noise removal
• Speed control
• GIF support
• 4K editing support
• Frame by frame preview
• Color tuning

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Only a few video editing tools offer 4K and GIF support, and Filmora is one of them. Filmora enables video editors to include engaging titles on their videos. This video editor offers a super easy and flexible interface to video editors so they can drag and drop relevant clips, select interesting music, and choose a striking theme.

The interface is clean, uncluttered, and organized with easy-to-access features. It includes basic as well as advanced features to enhance video quality and add outstanding effects. There are vast numbers of effects and transitions to make your video smooth and engaging. Color matching and motion tracker tools will completely change your video quality.

2. Nero Video

Nero Video is a cheap yet effective tool for YouTubers. This tool comes with a wide array of effects and tricks to create outstanding content. This tool is perfect for beginners because of its simple editing tools. Nero Video offers the finest functionalities and speed to video editors so they can create more engaging content and publish it on their YouTube channel. Some features of Nero Video are:

• Keyframe animation tools
• Movie templates
• Wide range of templates
• 4K support

4. InVideo

InVideo is different than other platforms as content creators can create interesting videos on the cloud using this tool. This means that you don’t have to download InVideo software. Instead, you can just log into your account and start editing. Furthermore, the tool is stocked with many frames, stickers, features, tricks, and transitions. This software is suitable for beginner as well as professional users. With more than 4000 templates, anyone can create a video on this platform. InVideo doesn’t irritate its users with a watermark, even if you are using the free version of this application. Here are some features of using the InVideo editing tool:

• No watermark
• More than 4000 templates
• More than 8Mn and iStock videos and images
• Intelligent frames
• Automate voice-overs
• Multiple layers
• Power transitions

5. Clipchamp Create

Clipchamp Create is a free video editing tool with wide-ranging transitional effects, and an export option without a watermark. Watermarks only appear when you use stock videos and images in your video. Premium and Business plans are available in this software that offer access to a vast stock library. Using stock library, you can download and add high-resolution images and videos to your project. The tool is incredibly handy as it offers you unique options webcam recorder, video converter, and video compressor. Clipchamp also offers the following features:

• Camera recorder
• Stock library
• Text to speech
• Brand kit
• Trimming videos

Closing Word

Now that you have notable information about the YouTube movie maker tool, you can easily download and install it on your computer. Many YouTube content creators find this application basic. If you want a more advanced tool, you can check the list of alternative movie makers and download the one that offers the best features.

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