Create YouTube Thumbnails in 60 Seconds
Professional thumbnails without design skills. Our powerful editor makes it easy to create eye-catching thumbnails that get clicks.
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1280 x 720 pixels
Perfect YouTube thumbnail dimensions - ready to upload
Everything You Need to Create Stunning Thumbnails
Text Overlays
Add bold, eye-catching text with professional styling. Drag, resize, and customize fonts and colors.
Image Upload
Drag and drop your images. Scale, position, and layer them perfectly on your thumbnail canvas.
Export & Download
Export your thumbnail as a high-quality PNG, ready to upload to YouTube instantly.
AI Title Suggestions
Get click-worthy title ideas powered by AI. Perfect for brainstorming engaging thumbnail text.
AI Color Palettes
Generate harmonious color schemes with AI. Create professional-looking thumbnails with complementary colors.
Background Removal
Remove image backgrounds automatically with AI. Isolate subjects for clean, professional thumbnails.
Design History
Automatically saves your last 50 thumbnails. Restore previous designs instantly from your browser history.
270+ Templates
Choose from 270+ professional templates across Gaming, Business, Education, Tech, and more categories.
Share Designs
Share your thumbnail designs via URL. Your entire canvas state is encoded so others can view and edit.
Start with a Professional Template
Choose from our curated collection of templates and customize them to match your style
Why Your YouTube Thumbnail Matters
Your thumbnail is the first impression viewers get of your video. A professional, eye-catching custom thumbnail can dramatically increase your click-through rate (CTR) and views.
Higher CTR
Custom thumbnails get significantly more clicks than auto-generated ones
Words Max
Keep text short and bold. Viewers should understand your content in 1 second
High Contrast
Use bold colors and strong contrast to stand out in crowded feeds
Perfect Size
YouTube's recommended dimensions for crisp, professional thumbnails
Best Practices for YouTube Thumbnail Design
Use faces and emotions
Thumbnails with expressive faces get 30% more clicks
Create curiosity gaps
Intrigue viewers without clickbait to boost engagement
Maintain brand consistency
Use consistent colors and fonts so viewers recognize your content
Test on mobile view
Most viewers browse on phones - ensure thumbnails are clear at small sizes
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Start Creating Now →Disclaimer: ThumbCraft is a creative tool designed to help you create professional thumbnails. While we strive to provide high-quality features and templates, the final design and content choices are your responsibility. Please ensure your thumbnails comply with platform guidelines and copyright laws. We recommend testing different designs to see what works best for your audience.