YouTube thumbnail maker

Thumbnails that get the click.

Big letters, a cut-out face, a colour that pops. Pick a template, drop in your photo, remove the background with one click and download at exactly 1280 × 720. Free, no watermark, nothing uploaded.
Open the design editor

Pick a template

Every one is free. Change the text, drop in your photos, download.

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  • No account, no watermark

    Every template, font and download is free. There's nothing to unlock.

  • Nothing leaves your device

    Photos, text and designs stay in your browser. There's no server that could see them.

  • Print-ready PDF

    Print formats come out at their real size at 300 dpi. Also PNG, JPG and SVG with the fonts inside.

  • Keep editing later

    Your design is kept in this browser. Or download the design file and open it again any time.

Good to know

  • What size is a YouTube thumbnail?

    1280 × 720 pixels (16:9), under 2 MB. This editor uses exactly that size, and the JPG download stays well under the limit.

  • How do I cut myself out of a photo?

    Select your photo and click Remove background. It runs on your own device, so it's free and nobody else sees the photo.

  • What makes a thumbnail work?

    Three to five big words, a face with a clear expression and strong contrast. Use the Outline option on text so it reads on any background.

  • Can I reuse my design for the next video?

    Yes. Your design is kept in this browser, or download the design file and open it again later.