YouTube has launched new tools for creators on YouTube Shorts. Creators can now customize the thumbnails of their short videos by adding text, filters, and more on Android as well as iOS. They also have more options for selecting thumbnails, even after their YouTube Shorts have been uploaded. This update follows recent features tested by the platform, such as the ability to automatically pause playback.
What Is The New Feature & How Does It Work?
YouTube shared details about these new features in a video on its Creator Insider channel. With the new Shorts thumbnail options, users can now add text, filters, and emojis to their video thumbnails. When selecting a thumbnail for short videos, users will find two new options in the top right corner of the screen for adding these elements.
Additionally, users can choose & edit their thumbnails even after their YouTube Shorts have been uploaded. YouTube aims to give creators more control over how their short videos look across different devices with these highly requested features. The updated thumbnails will appear on search results, hashtag pages, audio pages, and more.
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Rise In YouTube Premium Fee
In other news, YouTube Premium, Google’s ad-free subscription service, has recently increased its prices for all subscription plans in India. This change affects Individual, Family, and Student plans, with some plans seeing a slight increase and others experiencing a significant jump in cost.
Here’s an overview of the new YouTube Premium prices in India: The Individual plan, which allows one user to enjoy ad-free streaming, background playback, and exclusive content, has increased in price from Rs. 129 to Rs. 149 per month.
The Family plan allows up to 5 users to share YouTube Premium benefits under one subscription, and has seen an extensive price increase. This plan now costs INR 299 per month, up from INR 189. This change is particularly significant for families who regularly enjoy YouTube Premium’s ad-free experience & features.
YouTube Shorts Serves As A Game-Changer!
Since the launch of the format, YouTube Shorts has completely changed the content creation game. It has made it easier for content creators to reach huge audiences in no time. With their quick, compact format, creators are racking up millions of views effortlessly. Indian content creation stars like Bhuvan Bam, Prajakta Koli a.k.a MostlySane, and CarryMinati among others are some of the great examples who have 10x their fanbase & have connected in more exciting, impactful ways.
The skill to create engaging content that quickly grabs the attention of the viewer, transforming how creators can engage with their audiences, making YouTube Shorts an essential tool in today’s digital realm.
Stay tuned for more updates as YouTube continues to roll out new features and changes for its users.
