242: IGTV: How To Create Custom Thumbnail Images in Photoshop

Instagram TV Cover Image Dimensions

Custom Cover Image IGTV

IGTV: How To Create Custom Image in Photoshop

IGTV = Instagram TV

Housekeeping (Pre-Tutorial):

1. Video tutorial is at the end of the article if you want to skip all the text.
2. I use Photoshop, but same guidelines apply in Canva, Gimp, PicMonkey…
3. For a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud/Photoshop:
   https://mikemurphy.co/adobe
4. Download Free Cover Template Photoshop File (no email required):
   https://www.dropbox.com/s/aw6hbi2hz7dqld0/IGTV_COVER%20TEMPLATE.psd?dl=1
5. Instagram Help Center: https://help.instagram.com/381435875695118
6. Follow Me on Instagram: @mikeunplugged
7. Bonus Trivia: What does the timecode 9:41 signify?

The Tutorial:

This tutorial will show you all the dimensions and best practices for designing a custom thumbnail image for your IGTV Videos.

1. In Photoshop:
   Create New Document:
   420 pixels wide by 654 pixels Tall
   Resolution: 72 ppi