Can I get a copyright strike for using someone else's thumbnail?

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jeandarc

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I want to use part of someone else's thumbnail and my add text besides it. Can this get me in trouble? Can the creator/artist copyright strike me for using his thumbnail/art?

 

susocial

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Yes, most likely.

Why don't you make your own using free membership from Canva or a similar service.

 

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jeandarc said:

I want to use part of someone else's thumbnail and my add text besides it. Can this get me in trouble? Can the creator/artist copyright strike me for using his thumbnail/art?

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i have 500 vids on my channel, some using others thumb nails
but i do edit and tweak them, never had a strike

 

Bots-Scrapers

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jeandarc said:

I want to use part of someone else's thumbnail and my add text besides it. Can this get me in trouble? Can the creator/artist copyright strike me for using his thumbnail/art?

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Of course. Just make a similar with same props.

 

tubeboost

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Google doesn't say anything about that in their Thumbnails policy.
Just edit it a little.

 

RealTraffic1

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I've got a strike back in the days (3 years ago) on a thumbnail, but I didn't edit it at all.

 

rockmetalradyo

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Use envato elements

 

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tatopaja

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And also if you have similar thumbs
But it depends if the original creator appeals

 

ytranker

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Using someone else's thumbnail without permission can result in a copyright strike. The creator owns the copyright, and they can take action against you. Seek permission or use public domain thumbnails to avoid issues and protect your YouTube channel.

 

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jeandarc said:

I want to use part of someone else's thumbnail and my add text besides it. Can this get me in trouble? Can the creator/artist copyright strike me for using his thumbnail/art?

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Yes that is possible. Even if you use someone face in your thumbnail, that can also be an issue.