Create eye-catching YouTube thumbnails with AI face cutout, custom text, and professional templates. 1280x720 output.
Drop your face photo or click to upload
JPG, PNG, WebP
Three simple steps to transform your photos.
Drop your photo or paste a link. We accept JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC.
Your image is processed in seconds — right in the browser or with AI.
Save the result in full quality. Upgrade for HD and no watermark.
Upload a photo (ideally of your face), and AI removes the background. Then choose a template, add your title text, adjust the font size, and the tool composites everything into a 1280x720 thumbnail ready for YouTube.
All thumbnails are generated at 1280x720 pixels, which is the recommended resolution for YouTube thumbnails. This gives you a 16:9 aspect ratio with sharp text and images.
Yes. You can type any thumbnail title, adjust the font size from 24px to 72px, and choose from 6 different template styles — each with unique color schemes and layouts.
We offer 6 templates: Bold & Bright (yellow gradient), Dark & Dramatic (dark with glow), Clean & Minimal (solid color), Reaction (bright colors), Tutorial (side panel layout), and Gaming (neon and dark).
The YouTube Thumbnail Maker uses 1 credit for AI background removal. The text rendering and template compositing happen in your browser at no extra cost. Anonymous users get 1 free use.
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