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YouTube Thumbnail Maker

Design a click-worthy YouTube thumbnail at the exact 1280×720 size. Start from a background image, solid color, or gradient, add bold title text with a thick outline, position it, and drop in a corner badge like “NEW”. Download a ready-to-upload PNG — everything is composited in your browser, nothing is uploaded. (Looking to grab an existing video’s thumbnail instead? Use the YouTube Thumbnail Downloader.)

How to use YouTube Thumbnail Maker

  1. Choose a background — upload an image, or pick a solid color or gradient, and darken it for readable text.
  2. Type your title (and optional subtitle), then set the font, color, outline, and size.
  3. Align the text and position it top, middle, or bottom; add a corner badge if you want.
  4. Download the 1280×720 PNG and upload it to your video.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
YouTube recommends 1280×720 pixels (16:9), which is exactly what this tool exports. That size stays sharp everywhere thumbnails appear.
Why does my text have a thick outline?
A heavy outline keeps bold thumbnail text readable over any background. Adjust the outline width to taste, or set it to zero for a flat look.
Is this the same as the thumbnail downloader?
No — this designs a new thumbnail from scratch. To download the thumbnail of an existing YouTube video, use the YouTube Thumbnail Downloader instead.

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