YouTube Up Next Thumbnail Preview

Preview your YouTube thumbnail and see how it will look on YouTube's "up next" section, which can be found on YouTube's sidebar when viewing a video.

How to use this thumbnail preview tool?

Like our other pages, all you need to do is input your video name, your username, and upload your thumbnail. Notably, you don't need to upload an avatar, because it won't show in this format. After giving the required information, this site will then generate a mock YouTube video preview, styled to look like how it will appear on the sidebar when viewing another video.

Can I see my video previewed elsewhere on YouTube?

You can see how it will look on the home page, the up next section or sidebar (that's here), the search page, and see how it will look next to other videos.

What's different about the "up next" thumbnail preview format?

This tool allows you to test your YouTube thumbnail to see how it looks in the sidebar when the user is viewing another video. While the YouTube home page is considered prime real estate, do not underestimate the value of related videos on YouTube. You will certainly want to make sure your thumbnail looks good in this format.

Using links and saving your username and avatar

You can submit links to your thumbnail and avatar if its already online and save the hassle of having to find them in your files.

Everything you input (excluding uploaded files) is stored on your browser, meaning you don't have to re-enter your avatar link and username every time.

Uploaded files are not stored, so if you want to retain your thumbnail and avatar, you always have the option to use links instead.