Creating Your First Thumbnail

Generate click-worthy thumbnails with AI

Creating Your First Thumbnail

Generate professional YouTube thumbnails in seconds.

Quick Start

• Go to Studio → Thumbnail Generator
• Choose a method:
• AI Generate: Describe your video
• Template: Start from a template
• Upload: Use your own image

AI Generation

Step 1: Describe Your Video

"Tech review of iPhone 15 Pro, excited reaction, 
blue background, bold text saying 'GAME CHANGER'"

Step 2: Review Options

AI generates 4 variations. Click to preview each.

Step 3: Customize

• Edit text
• Adjust colors
• Reposition elements
• Add your face/photo

Step 4: Export

Download in 1280x720 (YouTube recommended).

Best Practices

Text

• Large, readable font (30%+ of thumbnail)
• Maximum 3-5 words
• High contrast colors

Faces

• Show emotion (surprise, excitement)
• Eye contact with camera
• Take up 40%+ of frame

Colors

• Bright, saturated colors
• Contrast with YouTube red
• Consistent with your brand

A/B Testing

Test multiple thumbnails:

• Create 2-3 variations
• Enable A/B testing
• AI rotates thumbnails
• See which gets highest CTR