New YouTube Thumbnail Features: 50MB & Multi-Language
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This YouTube Creator Roundup announcement video details a series of updates for creators, including multi-language thumbnails, expanded Channel Guidelines, the Effect Maker tool, Channel Insight Sharing, testing effects before going live, and the new Creator Partnerships Program. The video provides step-by-step instructions for enabling these features.
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Multi-language thumbnails
Creators can upload thumbnails in multiple languages, and viewers see the one matching their language setting. To add, go to YouTube Studio on desktop, in the languages tab, add a language, then click 'Add' next to Thumbnail. File size limit increased from 2MB to 50MB.
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Channel Guidelines expansion
Channel Guidelines are specific rules for comments, live chats, and Community. They are expanding to all creators with access to intermediate and advanced features, and to Communities. Set up via YouTube Studio desktop under Channel Settings > Community Moderation > Channel Guidelines. Viewers see guidelines on mobile first time they post and at the top of the comment section.
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Effect Maker expansion
Effect Maker is a tool to create, publish, and manage effects for YouTube Shorts. Visit effects.youtube.com from desktop to sign in and confirm eligibility. Effects can be published directly to YouTube, helping expand reach. A new tutorial playlist is available.
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Channel Insight Sharing
Eligible YPP creators can opt in to share channel statistics, audience breakdown, and shopping performance insights across Google tools. This helps discovery and monetization opportunities. The setting is off by default; opt in via YouTube Studio > Settings > Channel > Channel Insight Sharing.
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Test effects before going live
In Pre-Live, creators can preview effects by tapping Retouch, Greenscreen, or the Effects icon before the live stream begins.
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YouTube Creator Partnerships Program
New program combining BrandConnect and the Creator Partnerships Hub, helping eligible YPP creators be discovered by brands and receive direct deal outreach from the Partnerships tab. Tools remain unchanged; the program expands to more countries/languages.
The video wraps up with a request for viewer feedback in the comments.
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What is the new file size limit for YouTube thumbnails?
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What is the new file size limit for YouTube thumbnails?
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50MB
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How do you add multi-language thumbnails in YouTube Studio?
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How do you add multi-language thumbnails in YouTube Studio?
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Go to YouTube Studio on desktop, open the languages tab, choose/add a language, then click 'Add' next to Thumbnail.
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What are Channel Guidelines?
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What are Channel Guidelines?
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Specific rules creators define that outline the types of conversations they want in comments, live chats, and Community.
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Where do viewers see Channel Guidelines?
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Where do viewers see Channel Guidelines?
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On mobile the first time they post a comment, live chat, or to a Community, and at the top of a video's comment section.
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What is Effect Maker?
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What is Effect Maker?
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A tool that lets you create, publish, and manage effects for YouTube Shorts.
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How can you check your eligibility for Effect Maker?
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How can you check your eligibility for Effect Maker?
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Visit effects.youtube.com from a desktop to sign in and confirm eligibility.
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What does the Channel Insight Sharing setting share?
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What does the Channel Insight Sharing setting share?
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Channel statistics, audience breakdown, and shopping performance insights across Google tools.
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Is Channel Insight Sharing enabled by default?
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Is Channel Insight Sharing enabled by default?
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No, it is off by default and creators must opt in.
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How can you test effects before going live on mobile?
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How can you test effects before going live on mobile?
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In Pre-Live, before the live stream begins, tap Retouch, Greenscreen, or the Effects icon to preview an effect.
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What does the YouTube Creator Partnerships Program combine?
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What does the YouTube Creator Partnerships Program combine?
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It brings together what was previously BrandConnect and the Creator Partnerships Hub.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Thumbnail file limit expansion to 50MB
This is a significant increase from 2MB, enabling higher-quality visuals on large screens.
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Channel Guidelines expansion
Extending moderation rules to all intermediate/advanced creators and Communities gives more control over conversations.
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Effect Maker direct publishing
Publishing effects directly to YouTube puts creators in front of billions, a major reach opportunity.
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Channel Insight Sharing opt-in
Sharing data with Google tools can improve brand discovery and monetization, but it's off by default.
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Unified Creator Partnerships Program
Combining BrandConnect and the Hub simplifies brand-creator connections and expands internationally.
02:14Full Transcript
[00:00] What's up, creators? Here's this month's Creator Roundup. You can now upload thumbnails in multiple languages. Viewers will see the thumbnail that aligns with their language setting. To add multil- language thumbnails, head to YouTube Studio on desktop. In the languages tab of your video,
[00:15] choose or add a language, then click "Add" next to Thumbnail. We've expanded the thumbnail file limit from 2MB to 50MB. This update should help your thumbnail shine on larger screens like connected TVs. Channel Guidelines are specific rules you define that outline the types
[00:32] of conversations you want to see in comments, live chats, and in your Community. We're expanding Channel Guidelines to everyone who has access to intermediate and advanced features on YouTube, and we're bringing them to Communities! To set up Channel Guidelines from YouTube Studio on desktop,
[00:47] click on Channel Settings, then Community Moderation, then Channel Guidelines. Viewers will see channel guidelines on mobile the first time they post a comment, live chat, and to a Community on a channel that has guidelines enabled. In addition,
[01:00] viewers will also see channel guidelines at the top of a video's comment section. Remember, all content, including your channel guidelines, must follow YouTube's Community Guidelines. We're expanding Effect Maker, our tool that lets you create, publish, and manage effects
[01:15] for YouTube Shorts. Visit effects.youtube.com from a desktop to sign in and confirm your eligibility. Effect Maker lets you publish your effect creations directly to YouTube, putting them in front of billions, which can help you expand your reach and grow your following.
[01:29] Want to learn more about how to build effects on YouTube? Check out our new Effect Maker Tutorial Playlist. We're making it easier to be discovered by advertisers, brands, and third-party platforms! Eligible YPP Creators can now use the new channel
[01:43] insight sharing setting in YouTube Studio. This setting lets you share your channel statistics, audience breakdown, and shopping performance insights across Google tools. This can help your channel be discovered and expand your monetization opportunities. The setting is off by default. So,
[01:58] if you're interested in opting in, head to YouTube Studio, then Settings, then Channel, then check the box under Channel Insight Sharing. You can now test out Effects before going live on mobile! In Pre-Live, before your live stream begins, you can now tap Retouch, Greenscreen,
[02:14] or the Effects icon to choose an Effect to preview before you go live. We hope this update helps you explore and plan what effects you want to use during your next live stream! We're excited to announce the YouTube Creator Partnerships Program - which brings together what was previously BrandConnect
[02:29] and the Creator Partnerships Hub. This program helps eligible YPP creators be discovered by brands and receive direct deal outreach from the Partnerships tab in YouTube Studio. None of the tools you know and love are changing. We're simply updating the names to create a more
[02:44] unified identity for both creators and brands. We're also expanding the program to creators in even more countries and languages. Check out more info about the program linked below. And that's it! Let us know what you think in the comments below and we'll see you next time.
