Best Fonts for YouTube Thumbnails
Heavy, high-impact fonts that stay readable on a tiny thumbnail in a crowded feed.
A thumbnail is often seen no wider than a few centimetres, so the text must read instantly. These heavy, condensed and brush fonts stay clear over photos. Keep your wording to a few words and add a contrasting outline or shadow when the background is busy.
Quick tips
- Use no more than four or five words.
- Pick heavy weights so strokes survive the small size.
- Check your design at the size it will really appear.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should thumbnail text be?
Large enough to read when the thumbnail is shrunk to a small preview. Check by zooming your design right out or viewing it on a phone.