YouTube is rolling out enhancements aimed at improving the viewing experience, particularly on televisions. The platform is increasing the maximum file size for custom thumbnail images from 2MB to 50MB, a change currently being tested with select users. Additionally, YouTube is prioritizing search results from channels when searches are initiated directly from the YouTube app on televisions.
These updates signal YouTube’s focus on optimizing its service for larger screens adn dedicated TV viewing. The larger thumbnail capacity will allow creators to display higher-resolution, more detailed preview images, possibly increasing click-through rates. The television-specific search refinement addresses a common user frustration – difficulty finding content within channels they already subscribe to – and suggests YouTube recognizes the growing importance of its TV app as a primary access point. the reason for limiting the search advancement to televisions remains undisclosed by YouTube.
