YTKit Pro

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Design a bold thumbnail in seconds: choose gradient colors, add your own image, type big outlined text and download a 1280×720 PNG, the size YouTube recommends.

About this tool

Design a YouTube thumbnail at the recommended 1280 x 720 pixel size. Add bold text, choose background colors, upload your own image and download a ready PNG. A clear, high-contrast thumbnail can raise your click-through rate. See our guide to YouTube thumbnail size for exact requirements.

How to use the YouTube Thumbnail Maker

  1. Type your thumbnail text.
  2. Pick colors and optionally upload an image.
  3. Click Download PNG.

Why use this tool?

It is 100% free, needs no signup, gives instant results and works on desktop, tablet and mobile. Your data is processed in your browser and is not stored on our servers.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a YouTube thumbnail?

1280×720 pixels (16:9), under 2 MB.

Is my image uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything happens in your browser.

What size is a YouTube thumbnail?

1280 x 720 pixels (16:9), under 2 MB, in JPG, PNG or GIF format.

Can I use my own photo?

Yes. Upload an image and it is placed behind your text, all inside your browser.

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