Minecraft Speedrun thumbnails

What makes a good Minecraft speedrun thumbnail

1. 1

   Put a time on it

   A big timer or a time like "12:04" is the most clickable text in the genre. Make it the largest thing after the character.

2. 2

   Show the finish line

   The Ender Dragon, an End portal or the exit portal tells viewers how far the run goes.

3. 3

   Motion in the pose

   A sprinting pose, leaning forward, maybe with an ender pearl in hand. Speed should be visible before anyone reads the timer.

How to make a Minecraft speedrun thumbnail

1. Step 1

   Pick a template

   Choose one of the Minecraft speedrun thumbnail templates on this page. Templates marked Free work with a free account.

2. Step 2

   Put your skin on it

   Type your Java or Bedrock username next to each player. Your skin loads onto the 3D character in the same pose.

3. Step 3

   Change the text and download

   Edit the title, then download a 1280×720 PNG ready for YouTube. Creator opens the full Thumbnail Editor for anything else.

Minecraft speedrun thumbnails, answered

What should I put on a Minecraft speedrun thumbnail?

Your character sprinting, the Ender Dragon or End portal as the goal, and a large timer or time. Keep everything else minimal so the time is the first thing read.