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YouTube Thumbnail Maker

Make the thumbnail for your next upload. Start with your video idea, then build a clear visual with room for your headline.

5 free credits. No credit card required.

Example thumbnail composition

Example image, not a performance result.

Start with the visual direction

Create in a landscape format, keep the focal point clear, and use the small-size preview tool to check readability. A strong thumbnail sets an accurate expectation for your video; it cannot guarantee clicks.

Make it your own

Add editable text, shapes, and images. Adjust the composition, save the project, and return to its layers later. Generated lettering is part of the image; text you add in the editor remains editable.

Keep your next thumbnail close

Your generated images are saved to your account. Save a creative direction to reuse the same reference images and style on your next project.

Try it before choosing a plan

New accounts receive 5 one-time credits. One completed generation or AI image edit uses one credit. Mini includes 30 credits per monthly billing period; Scale includes 100.

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