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Create Scroll-Stopping YouTube Thumbnails in Seconds

Upload up to two images, add your text, and let AI design a high-CTR thumbnail — no design skills needed.

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10K+Thumbnails Created
3.2×Avg CTR Boost
8 secAvg Gen Time
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Upload images. Get a click-ready thumbnail.

Whether you have a face shot, a background, or both — AI composes a thumbnail designed to get more clicks.

Step 1 — Upload images
🤳Face / Subject
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🖼️Backgroundoptional
Step 2 — AI processes
Step 3 — Your thumbnail
1280 × 720
With face shot
Most clicked

With face shot

Face + background = high-CTR layout

Single image
Works great

Single image

One image, AI composes the rest

Background only

Background only

Scenery or product, no face needed

📐 Auto 1280×720 sizing✨ Image enhancement✂️ Smart cropping⬇️ Instant download

How the AI Thumbnail Maker Works

Three simple steps from raw images to a click-worthy YouTube thumbnail — no design experience needed.

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Upload up to 2 images

Drag and drop your photos — a face shot, a background, a product, anything. JPEG, PNG, or WebP, up to 5MB each.

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AI enhances, crops & composes

AI improves sharpness, lighting, and clarity, then composes a layout proven to get more clicks — automatically.

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Download your YouTube-ready image

Get a 1280×720 thumbnail in seconds. No watermarks, no design skills, no waiting.

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AI Image Processing for YouTube Thumbnails

Every image you upload is processed by AI trained specifically for YouTube visual performance.

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Automatic YouTube thumbnail sizing (1280×720)

Every thumbnail is output at the exact dimension YouTube recommends — no manual resizing required.

Image enhancement — sharpness, lighting, clarity

Sharpness, lighting, and clarity are automatically improved so your subject stands out in any feed.

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Smart cropping for faces and subjects

AI detects the most important part of your image and composes around it for maximum visual impact.

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Background cleanup & focus improvement

Distracting backgrounds are cleaned up so the subject commands full attention.

High-quality output optimised for clicks

The final image is colour-graded and sharpened specifically to perform well on YouTube's thumbnail grid.

Why creators use AI instead of editing manually

Designing thumbnails manually takes time and skill. AI removes the guesswork by automatically improving composition and visual impact — so your thumbnail looks professional and gets more clicks without effort.

3.2×
avg CTR boost
8 sec
avg gen time
10k+
thumbnails made
Faster than Photoshop🎯 Cleaner than generic templates▶️ Built for YouTube, not posters

Perfect for

Whether you're a gaming creator, educator, or business channel, AI thumbnails work for any niche.

    • ▶️Most popular

      YouTube video thumbnails

      Create scroll-stopping thumbnails that drive more clicks on long-form YouTube content.

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      YouTube Shorts thumbnails

      Stand out in the Shorts feed with a bold, high-contrast thumbnail crafted by AI.

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      Gaming thumbnails

      Gaming audiences expect bold, energetic visuals. AI delivers exactly that in seconds.

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      Vlogs & educational content

      Whether a travel vlog or a how-to tutorial, get a clean, professional look instantly.

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      Business and tech channels

      Polished, credible thumbnails for fintech, SaaS, and professional channels.

YouTube-ready output

Every thumbnail is generated in the correct aspect ratio and resolution recommended by YouTube, so it looks sharp on mobile, desktop, and TV.

📐 16:9 aspect ratio🔍 High resolution Ready to upload
Example AI-generated YouTube thumbnail in 1280x720 resolution

1280×720 · 16:9 · YouTube recommended resolution

Current limits

  • 🖼️Upload up to 2 images per thumbnail
  • 🔗Image upload only — no video links yet

More features are coming as we improve the AI.

What makes a good YouTube thumbnail?

Understanding what drives clicks helps you get more from every video. Here's what the data shows.

High contrast between subject and background

Thumbnails are displayed at small sizes in YouTube search and recommendations. A strong contrast between your subject and the background ensures it stands out — even on a phone screen.

Subject clarity — one clear focal point

The best thumbnails communicate a single idea at a glance. Cluttered images confuse viewers and reduce clicks. Use a tight crop on your subject and remove distractions so the viewer's eye knows exactly where to look.

Correct aspect ratio and resolution

YouTube recommends 1280×720 pixels at a 16:9 aspect ratio. Uploading the wrong size results in blurry or cropped thumbnails that look unprofessional in the feed. AI generates at the correct spec automatically.

Why AI improves click-through rate

AI analyses composition, lighting, and cropping to produce a layout optimised for visual impact — applying the same principles that high-performing channels use, without requiring any design knowledge.

Frequently asked questions

Have more questions? Email us and we'll get back to you.

    • Is this a free YouTube thumbnail maker?

      Yes, you can try it for free. No sign-up or credit card required.

    • How many images can I upload?

      You can upload up to 2 images per thumbnail.

    • Do I need design skills?

      No. The AI handles layout, cropping, and enhancement automatically. Just upload your images and download your thumbnail.

    • What size is the thumbnail?

      1280×720 pixels — the resolution recommended by YouTube for all video thumbnails.

    • Can I use it for YouTube Shorts?

      Yes, thumbnails work for both regular videos and Shorts on YouTube.

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