What makes a good YouTube thumbnail?

High contrast, a clear face filling 30–50% of the frame, exaggerated emotion readable at phone size, and 1–3 words of bold text added after generation. Avoid putting text in the AI image itself — models render words poorly.

How does this tool work?

We use hybrid editing: your real face is preserved while AI upgrades background, lighting, and composition using research-backed prompt templates. You add headline text on a canvas overlay and export at YouTube's 1280×720 standard.

YouTube Thumbnails

Turn your photo into a mobile-ready YouTube thumbnail. Hybrid face preservation, 6 archetypes, headline overlay, 1280×720 export.

How it works

Your photo
Upload a clear face or subject — we preserve your identity (hybrid editing).
Pick archetype
Reaction, gaming, tutorial, vlog, comparison, or cinematic — each uses a research-backed prompt.
Headline + export
After generation, add up to 3 words of text, preview at mobile size, download 1280×720.

Step 1 — Your photo

Upload face or subject

Clear face photo works best — AI enhances background and lighting only

Select Image

💡 Tip: Press Cmd/Ctrl+V anywhere to paste an image

Step 2 — Optional style notes

Quick Pick

All styles

Selected

Reaction / Clickbait

High-energy surprise face, saturated backdrop

Or write a custom prompt

Pick an archetype above. Add notes like "neon gaming room" or "warm sunset" if you want.

Generation mode

Single thumbnail

1 credit

3 variants to pick from

3 credits total

2 free tries for new users

Headline text added free after generation

1 Credit per use

Balance: 0 credits

YouTube Thumbnails

Upload face or subject

Your Transformations

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