YouTube thumbnail maker
Stand out in subs and search with a high-contrast frame. Layouts favor short titles, strong type, and room for your face or product still.
Quick creator
Recommended export size
1280×720 px
Recommended templates
Each opens in the editor with this format preset applied. Browse all templates
How it works
- Start from a bold or editorial template at 1280×720.
- Craft a short hook—viewers decide fast on mobile.
- Export PNG and upload directly to YouTube Studio.
Best practices
- Limit words on the thumbnail; save detail for the title field.
- Test legibility at phone width before publishing.
- Keep faces or focal subjects away from the extreme edges.
FAQ
- Is 1280×720 required?
- YouTube recommends at least 1280×720; FeatureImg exports at that size for the thumbnail preset.
- Can I reuse blog templates?
- Use templates marked compatible with YouTube in the gallery; the thumbnail format locks the correct canvas.
- What format does export use?
- You get a PNG file sized 1280×720 px, ready for YouTube Studio.
- How should I pick a template?
- Bold layouts suit hooks and launches; editorial layouts work for explainers—swap in the editor if you change your angle.
- Do I need an account?
- No sign-up is required.