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YouTube thumbnail maker

Create a 16:9 image with your own text and photos, then download it.

Choose a starting point

Three original, fully editable templates

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All example copy is illustrative. Replace it with your own facts.

Your current editable design preview

Preview and export use the same local server renderer. Exports run as durable jobs; reloading resumes the existing job without creating another export. Private server files expire after seven days; browser recovery keeps your latest scene locally. Text fits to measured font metrics, so review the rendered preview.

Compose around one subject

Use an owned photo or illustration, one clear headline and enough separation between text and image. A split layout, question card and before/after comparison solve different visual tasks.

Check the actual download

This editor’s 1280×720 preset is a practical 16:9 export. YouTube’s current Help page recommends 3840×2160 for videos, minimum width 640, and JPG/PNG. Upload limits differ by device: 2 MB on mobile and 50 MB on desktop, checked October 4, 2026. Inspect the measured file size and source sharpness.

Keep the promise accurate

A thumbnail should describe the video viewers will receive. Previewing helps catch small text and awkward crops; it cannot tell you how many people will click.

Sources and format checks

Content/source review: 2026-10-04