YouTube Thumbnail Generator
The YouTube Thumbnail Generator creates click-focused, 16:9 thumbnails with your own face, bold hook text, and an optional reference thumbnail for style guidance. It is built for creators who know a strong thumbnail decides whether a video gets opened.
How it works
- Upload a photo of yourself (optional) and write your short hook text.
- Optionally add a screenshot of a thumbnail whose style you want to echo.
- Generate the 16:9 thumbnail and download it ready for YouTube.
What people use it for
- YouTube video and Shorts thumbnails
- Podcast episode cover art
- Course and webinar promotional cards
- A/B testing different thumbnail concepts quickly
Frequently asked questions
Can it put my actual face on the thumbnail?
Yes — upload a photo and the AI composes you into the thumbnail with expressive framing, which consistently outperforms faceless thumbnails for most channels.
What is the reference thumbnail option for?
If there is a thumbnail style that works in your niche, upload a screenshot of it. The AI uses it as style guidance — layout energy, text treatment, color punch — without copying it.
Is the output the right size for YouTube?
Yes, thumbnails generate in 16:9 at high resolution, ready to upload directly.