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Viral YouTube Thumbnail Design in Photoshop
Harsh Vardhan Art

a Step-By-Step Guide to Create Click Worthy thumbnails in Adobe Photoshop

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Price
£49 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1.5 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Stay ahead with trends, audience targeting, and optimization tips. Analyze top YouTubers' techniques and build a portfolio of thumbnails ready for your channel.

This course includes 2 hours of on-demand video, 3 articles, 2 downloadable resources, full lifetime access, mobile/TV compatibility, and a certificate of completion. With 9 sections and 47 lectures (2h 5m total), it's packed with projects like creating step-by-step thumbnails.

Why Choose This Course?

  • Hands-On Learning: Real projects to build skills immediately.

  • Expert Instruction: Taught by Harsh Vardhan Art, with updates for 2026 AI advancements (last updated 09/2025).

  • Unique Focus: Combines Photoshop's power with AIā€”ideal for intermediate/advanced users (beginners welcome if following along).

  • Proven Results: Students report increased clicks after applying these techniques.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

7
sections
30
lectures
1h 32m
total

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Description

Are you ready to master YouTube thumbnail design with AI and Photoshop to make your videos go viral in 2025? In this comprehensive course, "YouTube Thumbnail Design with AI & Photoshop: Create Viral Thumbnails in 2025," you'll learn a step-by-step guide to crafting click-worthy thumbnails using cutting-edge AI tools and Adobe Photoshop. Perfect for content creators, YouTubers, and designers, this course helps beginners and intermediates boost views, subscribers, and engagement by standing out in YouTube's algorithm.

Why Thumbnails Matter for YouTube Success

Thumbnails are the first impression for your videosā€”driving up to 70% of clicks. Learn fundamentals like color theory, composition, and best practices to create high-impact designs that align with 2025 trends.

Integrate AI for Revolutionary Thumbnail Design

Discover how AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, Adobe Firefly) generate unique images and ideas. Master prompting techniques to enhance your YouTube thumbnail design process, making it faster and more creative.

Hands-On Photoshop Skills for Professional Results

Dive into Adobe Photoshop with practical tutorials: layers, masks, brushes, text effects, and more. Refine AI-generated assets into polished, viral YouTube thumbnails that captivate audiences.

Design Principles for Click-Worthy and Viral Thumbnails

Apply proven strategies: contrast, focal points, psychology, and A/B testing. Tailor thumbnails to your niche for maximum impact, helping your videos rank higher and attract more views.

Strategies to Go Viral in 2026

Stay ahead with trends, audience targeting, and optimization tips. Analyze top YouTubers' techniques and build a portfolio of thumbnails ready for your channel.

This course includes 2 hours of on-demand video, 3 articles, 2 downloadable resources, full lifetime access, mobile/TV compatibility, and a certificate of completion. With 9 sections and 47 lectures (2h 5m total), it's packed with projects like creating step-by-step thumbnails.

Why Choose This Course?

  • Hands-On Learning: Real projects to build skills immediately.

  • Expert Instruction: Taught by Harsh Vardhan Art, with updates for 2026 AI advancements (last updated 09/2025).

  • Unique Focus: Combines Photoshop's power with AIā€”ideal for intermediate/advanced users (beginners welcome if following along).

  • Proven Results: Students report increased clicks after applying these techniques.

Who is this course for?

Anyone who wants to craft an Eye-Catching YouTube Thumbnail Design in Photoshop!

Step-by-Step project-based YouTube Thumbnail Designing in Adobe Photoshop

Mastering Photoshop for Irresistible YouTube Thumbnails: Unlock Photoshopā€™s advanced tools & features to create visually striking, high-impact thumbnails

Supercharging Thumbnail Design with AI: Discover how AI can revolutionize your design process, allowing you to craft more dynamic & attention-grabbing thumbnails

Cracking the Code of Thumbnail Psychology: Dive deep into the psychological triggers that make thumbnails impossible to ignore, driving more clicks and views

Crafting Eye-Catching YouTube Thumbnail Design in Photoshop

Step-by-Step project based YouTube Thumbnail Designing in Adobe Photoshop

Most Important Things to keep in Mind while Designing Thumbnail in Photoshop

How most of the Top YouTubers create their Thumbnail designs

Seamless AI Integration in Thumbnail Design: Learn how to smoothly incorporate AI tools into your design process, creating unique, innovative thumbnails

Customising Thumbnails for Maximum Audience Impact: Tailor your thumbnails to resonate perfectly with your target audience, creating stronger connections & bonds

Building a Pro-Level expert knowledge of AI & Photoshop, to produce visually captivating, scroll-stopping YouTube Thumbnails

Requirements

This course is intended for the Intermediate to Advanced Users of the Photoshop but even if you are beginner you can still create viral YouTube Thumbnail Design in Photoshop if you follow the lectures.

Career path

After successful completion of this course, you will be able to design eye-catching thumbnails for YouTube videos. You can also work as a freelancer and can create YouTube Thumbnails for other creators and earn.

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