Say what happens in it
The win, the fail, the update, or the map. You get a few to pick from.
Make thumbnails for survival, hardcore, 100 days, SMP, builds, mob farms, redstone, challenges, and guides. Show VisualKit a thumbnail you like. Compare a few options and edit your pick.
Example
This 16:9 example keeps one subject and one idea clear.

Say what happens in your Minecraft video and pick the one you like.
The win, the fail, the update, or the map. You get a few to pick from.
Every thumbnail gets a score out of 100. One click fixes the weak part.

Ask for a bigger face or shorter text. The rest stays the same.

Download it and upload it with your video.
Your thumbnail gets one chance to earn the click before the video starts.
If the thumbnail looks confusing, they click another video.
Each round of feedback can cost another day.
Make a few thumbnails, then pick your favorite.
See thumbnail ideas for the Minecraft videos you already make.
Show one threat, the player, and the danger clearly for hardcore runs, challenges, and near-death moments.
Compare the start with the finished result for 100 days, mega builds, farms, and other progress videos.
Frame one clear player conflict or story beat for SMP, survival, lore, and multiplayer videos.
Make thumbnails for survival series, hardcore runs, 100 days, challenges, progress, and dangerous moments.
Create thumbnails for SMP episodes, multiplayer stories, lore, conflict, wars, teams, and survival series.
Make thumbnails for mega builds, houses, mob farms, redstone projects, tutorials, guides, and progress reveals.
More thumbnail tools
Create, review, test, and compare your thumbnail before you publish.
More game thumbnails
Pick a game to see examples and common video types.
Choose a monthly credit allowance for your publishing schedule.
For creators posting consistently every month.
Includes:
For creators publishing several times a week.
Everything in Starter, plus:
For high-volume creators and teams.
Everything in Starter, plus: