Thumbnails built to earn the click
Give it your video's title, pick a style, and optionally add your own face - get a high-contrast, exact 1280x720 YouTube thumbnail with your title rendered right on it.
Bold Pop
1280×720, your title rendered in
See what YouTube Thumbnail Generator gives you
An illustrative example of what you get - your own result will reflect your real input.
Bold Pop
1280×720, your title rendered in
What you get
Exact YouTube dimensions
Every thumbnail is deterministically cropped to precisely 1280x720 - no guesswork.
Your title, rendered on the image
The bold graphic text is generated as part of the thumbnail, styled to match the preset.
With or without your face
Add a photo to feature yourself, or skip it for a purely graphic/illustrated thumbnail.
5 proven thumbnail styles
Bold Pop, Shock & Reaction, Minimal Tech, Gaming Neon, and Tutorial Clean.
How it works
- 1
Enter your video title
What you want featured as the thumbnail's bold text.
- 2
Pick a style
Each one is a locked, art-directed visual system.
- 3
Optionally add your face
Upload a photo to feature yourself in the thumbnail.
- 4
Download at 1280x720
Batch up to 3 variations and keep your favorite.
Frequently asked questions
Will it keep my exact face if I upload a photo?
Yes - your facial identity is preserved, while pose, lighting, and background are restyled to match the chosen thumbnail style.
Is the output the right size for YouTube?
Yes - every thumbnail is generated and then precisely cropped to exactly 1280x720 pixels, YouTube's recommended size.
What file types can I upload for my photo?
PNG, JPEG, or WEBP, up to 10MB. A photo is optional.