Creating a YouTube Thumbnail Preset in Affinity Photo

Are you looking to streamline your YouTube thumbnail creation process? This quick tutorial will guide you through setting up a YouTube thumbnail preset in Affinity Photo, making it easy to access when you’re ready to design.

1. Start a New File: Open Affinity Photo and go to ‘File’ > ‘New’. Here, you’ll be looking for web layouts.
2. Adjust the Resolution: Locate the WXGA layout, which is set at 1280×800 pixels by default. For YouTube thumbnails, the recommended resolution is 1280×720 pixels. To adjust this, simply change the ‘Page Width’ from 1280×800 to 1280×720.
3. Modify DPI Settings: Change the DPI (Dots Per Inch) setting to 300. This ensures your thumbnail has a high-quality resolution suitable for YouTube.
4. Color Settings: You can leave the color settings as default or adjust them according to your preference.
5. Opt for a Transparent Background: Selecting a transparent background offers flexibility in using different background colors. This step is optional and based on your design needs.
6. Save Your Preset: After making these adjustments, you’ll notice a star next to the WXGA layout, indicating modifications. To save these settings for future use, click the plus icon next to the layout. This action opens a prompt to create and name your preset. Name it ‘YouTube Thumbnail’, select the ‘Web’ category, and choose an icon for easy identification.
7. Ready to Use: Once you’ve created the preset, click ‘Create’. Your YouTube thumbnail preset is now saved and ready for use. Whenever you need it, just go to ‘File’ > ‘New’, and your preset will be there, ready to go.

This straightforward process not only saves time but also ensures consistency in the size and quality of your YouTube thumbnails.

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