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YouTube Music Tests Custom Playlist Thumbnails: A Game-Changer For Personalization

By Loudest Team
October 15, 2024
YouTube Music Tests Custom Playlist Thumbnails: A Game-Changer For Personalization

A long-awaited feature might finally be arriving on YouTube Music. Reports and user sightings indicate that YouTube is testing the option to upload custom thumbnails for playlists, a feature that has been highly requested and could greatly enhance playlist personalization on the platform.

Currently, YouTube Music relies on a grid of album covers or automatically generated artwork to represent playlists. While functional, it can be challenging for users to quickly distinguish between playlists, particularly for those with extensive libraries.

According to a recent report by PhoneArena, some users have noticed a new "pencil" icon in the bottom right corner when viewing a playlist on the web app. Clicking this icon reveals two options: "Choose from library" and "Remove custom image." The first option allows users to upload a custom photo from their device, enabling personalized playlist thumbnails.

Though still in the testing phase, and without official confirmation from YouTube regarding a wider rollout, the feature’s appearance suggests YouTube is taking user feedback into account and exploring ways to improve the playlist experience.

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