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Upload Guest Photos
Upload headshots of your guests or your podcast logo. Position them on the canvas.
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Podcast Thumbnail Creator | Design Episode Artwork That Stands Out
Podcast episodes with custom artwork get 40% more clicks than generic covers. Create professional episode thumbnails in 10 minutes with guest headshots, episode numbers, and consistent branding. Upload faces, add text, and export 1280x720 for YouTube.
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How It Works
Create Thumbnails in 4 Simple Steps
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Add Episode Info
Add episode number, guest name, and topic with text tools. Choose fonts that match your show style.
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Apply Your Branding
Use your show colors, logo, and fonts. Keep the design consistent across all episodes.
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Export for YouTube
Download in 1280x720 resolution for YouTube podcast videos and Twitch streams.
Best Practices
Tips for Making Great Thumbnails
Feature guest faces prominently. Interview podcasts with clear headshots get more clicks. Faces create connection before viewers even press play.
Use readable fonts that work on mobile. Test your text at small sizes. If you cannot read the guest name on a phone, make it bigger or simpler.
Maintain visual consistency across episodes. Same layout, same colors, different guests. Viewers spot your show in YouTube feeds instantly when the format stays consistent.
Include episode numbers for serialized content. True crime, storytelling, and limited series need clear numbering. Place it consistently in the same corner every episode.
Common Mistakes
What to Avoid
Cluttered designs with too many elements. Thumbnails appear small on mobile. One clear message works better than five competing elements fighting for attention.
Low-resolution guest photos that look pixelated. Always use high-resolution headshots. Blurry faces look unprofessional and hurt your credibility.
Putting important text near the edges. YouTube adds timestamps and overlays that can cover text. Keep your episode title and guest name in the center safe zone.
Generic stock images instead of real people. Viewers connect with authentic faces. Use actual photos of hosts and guests to build trust and recognition.
Benefits
Why Choose Thumbnail Studio?
YouTube-Ready Export
Export in 1280x720 resolution that meets YouTube and Twitch requirements. No manual resizing or format conversions needed.
Brand Consistency Made Easy
Save your colour palette, fonts, and logo as a brand kit. Every episode thumbnail matches automatically. Your audience recognises your show instantly in crowded podcast apps.
Consistent Episode Branding
Create one design with your colors, fonts, and layout. Reuse it for each episode by just swapping the guest photo and episode title. Your audience recognizes your show instantly.
Create Professional Podcast Thumbnails
Design episode artwork for interview shows, true crime series, business podcasts, or storytelling content. Free tier includes 50 monthly credits with no watermarks on exports.
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