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YouTube thumbnail maker

Start from thumbnail templates built for small screens — big words, high contrast, one clear focus — or a blank 16:9 canvas, and export a thumbnail ready to upload.

Runs entirely in your browser

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About this tool

YouTube thumbnails are 1280 × 720 pixels (16:9), but most people see them a few centimetres wide in a feed or on a phone. Thumbnails that get noticed use few words, very large type, strong contrast and one clear subject.

The thumbnail templates here are built that way. The bottom-right corner, where YouTube shows the video length, is kept free of text.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
1280 × 720 pixels, a 16:9 image.
Is it really free?
Yes. Every template, size and export format is free, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Are my photos uploaded anywhere?
No. Photos you add are read by your browser and stay on your device; the editor and the export both run locally.
Is my design saved?
Not between visits yet. Your design lives in the open tab, so export it before you close the tab; the editor warns you if you try to leave with unsaved work.

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