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> I don't know how YouTube deals with generating a representative preview image After uploading a video, YouTube will present you with 3 choices for the thumbn
by avian 9y ago
> I don't know how YouTube deals with generating a representative preview image
After uploading a video, YouTube will present you with 3 choices for the thumbnail. These are single frames, chosen with some randomness from the video (to prevent people intentionally inserting click-bait frames at some fixed position).
However, some people are considered Trust Worthy by the Algorithm. Those can upload arbitrary click-baity images to be used as thumbnails for their videos.
- bendauphinee 9y agoIt's not some poeple, it's all people. As a creator, you can upload a custom thumbnail for any video.
- avian 9y agoDefinitely not all people. I have an 11 year old account with no copyright or community guidelines strikes. YouTube says "Your account isn't eligible at this time" under "Custom thumbnails". As far as I know, it was never eligible.
- jobigoud 9y agoYou need to have a "verified" account to be eligible. Verification is done via SMS code.