Create scroll-stopping thumbnails that drive clicks. Paste a YouTube URL as visual reference, describe your video, and let AI do the rest. 15 free credits for every new account.
Copy the URL of any YouTube video you love the thumbnail style of. Thumify fetches it as a visual reference for your AI to match.
Add your own photo or image if you want to appear in the thumbnail. AI will incorporate it seamlessly into the design.
Tell AI what your video is about — the title, mood, and key elements. Be specific for best results.
Get your 16:9 YouTube-optimized thumbnail instantly. Use the AI brush to refine any detail, then download in full quality.
Found a viral thumbnail style you love? Paste the video URL and Thumify uses that thumbnail as a style reference to create something similar for your video.
Auto-sized at 1280×720px (16:9) — exactly what YouTube recommends. Never worry about cropping or blurry thumbnails again.
Switch to 9:16 mode for YouTube Shorts. Same AI power, optimized for vertical mobile-first viewing.
Don't like the text placement or background? Paint over it, describe the change, and AI fixes only that area. Perfect thumbnails every time.
AI trained to create thumbnails with high visual contrast, readable text, and compelling compositions that drive clicks in YouTube feeds.
Generate multiple versions, pick the best one. Your history is saved in the Studio so you can always go back and try again.
The more specific your prompt, the more impressive the result. Here are proven prompt formulas.
"Dramatic YouTube thumbnail for a Minecraft survival video. Bold red text 'I SURVIVED 100 DAYS' with an epic base in the background, sunset lighting, shocked face expression."
"Clean minimalist YouTube thumbnail with dark background, glowing blue code, bold white text 'ChatGPT + Python = $10K/month', professional look."
"High-energy YouTube thumbnail, bold text 'I Made $50K in 30 Days', person pointing with wide eyes, gold coins, dark red and gold color scheme."
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