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AI YouTube Thumbnail Maker

Clickable video thumbnails: headline, your face and a ready style in a couple of minutes.

6 free credits on sign up

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The thumbnail decides whether a video gets clicked or scrolled past. A good one reads on a small screen in half a second: a big headline, one clear scene, contrast and emotion. The thumbnail maker puts all of that together from a short description.

Write a headline — GPT Image 2.5 places it neatly on the image, in any language. Describe what should be in the frame and pick a style: Viral with bright colors and arrows, Minimal, Tech, Gaming, Beauty or Business. Upload your photo and you'll be on the thumbnail, with your features preserved.

Formats: YouTube 16:9, vertical 9:16 for Reels and Shorts, 4:5 post and 1:1 square. Get up to four different options in one run and pick the best — or test two of them with YouTube's thumbnail A/B testing.

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What the thumbnail maker can do

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Clean text

Your headline rendered without typos

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Your face

Upload a photo and you're on the thumbnail

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Six styles

From viral to clean business minimal

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Four formats

16:9, 9:16, 4:5 and 1:1

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Up to 4 options

Compare and pick the best

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A couple of minutes

No Photoshop, no designer

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Who it's for

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YouTubers

A thumbnail for every episode in a consistent style

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Streamers & gamers

Bold thumbnails for let's plays and streams

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Online schools

Covers for lessons and webinars

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Reels & Shorts

Covers for your profile grid

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How to make a video thumbnail

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Write a headline

And briefly describe what to show

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Pick a format and style

Add your photo if you like

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Choose the best option

Download a PNG or all options as a ZIP

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Thumbnail examples

See what you can create — try it yourself

Prompt

«"I LIVED A WEEK WITHOUT MY PHONE" · shocked guy and a broken phone»

Result

A viral YouTube thumbnail

Prompt

«"iPhone 18 — worth it?" · phone on a dark background»

Result

A Tech-style thumbnail

Prompt

«"My 15-minute morning routine" · woman by a window with a mug»

Result

A Beauty cover for Reels

Prompt

«"How I made my first million" · confident man and charts»

Result

A Business thumbnail

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Pricing

Pay only for results — no subscription

All plans →
Model / operationCredits
  • One thumbnail · per photo6 cr.

Credit packs: 150 credits for $5, 350 credits for $12, 1250 credits for $35.

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Thumbnail maker FAQ

What size is a YouTube thumbnail?+

1536×864 pixels, 16:9 — YouTube accepts it without cropping.

Can I put myself on the thumbnail?+

Yes. Upload a front-facing photo in good light — the AI keeps your features and adds the emotion you need.

Does the AI write text without mistakes?+

GPT Image 2.5 is one of the best models for lettering. Headlines of up to 5–7 words work best.

How much does it cost?+

6 credits per option. Options that fail are refunded.

Try for free

Sign up for free and get 6 credits right away. No card required.