This era is of uploading videos and reels on different social medias, and advanced technology of social medias enables you to create the best content for your reels and videos according to your choice.
In this article we are going to discuss about how to choose a custom thumbnail for Facebook Reels by following some simple and easy methods.
How to Choose a Custom Thumbnail for Facebook Reels
If you are a creator of Facebook Reels and facing the problem of black thumbnail, then follow our guide to solve your problem and choose a custom thumbnail of your choise for your Facebook Reels.
Steps to Set a Custom Thumbnail from Facebook App
As you know that Facebook does not offer any special feature to set a custom thumbnail for your reels, however there is a secret way that can be used to choose a custom thumbnail for your Facebook reels from Facebook app, follow the given steps to do so:
- Launch the Facebook app on your smartphone (Android or iOS).
- Now, tap on Reel to upload a new reel.
- Now, select the video that you want to upload as a reel.
- Now, edit the video as you want using the in app tools. And after this editing you will be ready to choose a thumbnail for your reel.
- Now, when the reel is being played on a loop, be quick and press the Next button on the frame that you want to set as a thumbnail for your reel.
- Next, see other parameters and then post your reel with your selected thumbnail by clicking the Share Now button.
And that’s it, you have done it successfully.
Set a Custom Thumbnail for Facebook Reels from PC
If you are going to upload your reels on Facebook from your PC and want to set a custom thumbnail for reels, then follow the given instructions:
- On your PC browser, visit the Facebook Creator Studio website.
- Log in to your Facebook Account.
- From the Home Page click the Create Reel option.
- On next page, click the Add Video option.
- Then, browse the video that you wish to upload.
- When the video gets uploaded, fill in the details for the video.
- Scroll down now, here you will see the thumbnail section with options to choose from:
- Select a thumbnail from the suggested thumbnails. Or
- Choose a frame from your video to set as thumbnail by sliding through the timeline. Or
- Upload a custom thumbnail from your PC.
- Now, click the Next button, and do other editings.
- Now, configure other parameters, and to post the reel with your choosen thumbnail click the Share button.
And that’s it, you have done it.
FAQs:
Q: What is a thumbnail for Facebook Reel?
Ans: A thumbnail for Facebook Reel is a still image that people see before and after playing the Reel or video.
Q: Can I select my own thumbnail for Facebook Reel?
Ans: Yes, you can select a custom thumbnail for your Facebook reels instead of going with the thumbnail that is created automatically for your reel, the above read can be helpful for you in this regard.
So, this read was to help you know about how to choose a custom thumbnail for your Facebook reels by following some simple methods.
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