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Upload Your Video Screenshot
Upload a screenshot from your video or start with a blank canvas. The editor uses HD size automatically.
Create Video Thumbnails for YouTube and Twitch
Turn raw video screenshots into click-worthy thumbnails in 5 minutes. Upload footage stills, add bold 72pt text and bright graphics, then export in perfect HD size for YouTube and Twitch. Simple canvas tools that get results.
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How It Works
Create Thumbnails in 4 Simple Steps
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Add Text and Graphics
Add bold headlines, shapes, and visual elements. Use the canvas tools to make your design pop.
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Customize Colors and Style
Adjust colors, add filters, and apply your brand style. Make it match your channel branding.
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Export for YouTube and Twitch
Download in HD, 2K, and 4K resolution. Upload directly to YouTube or Twitch without resizing.
Best Practices
Tips for Making Great Thumbnails
Design for mobile first. Most people watch YouTube on phones. Make text big and bold so it stays readable on small screens.
Keep text away from the bottom corners. YouTube adds timestamps and video length overlays that can cover your text. Center your important elements.
Use consistent colors and fonts across all your videos. When people scroll through YouTube, they should recognize your thumbnails instantly by your style and branding.
Use screenshots from your actual video when possible. Viewers trust thumbnails that match what they see when they click. It builds credibility.
Create a template for your channel. Design one strong layout, then reuse it with different text and images for each video. Saves time while keeping your brand consistent.
Common Mistakes
What to Avoid
Using text that is too small. What looks good on your monitor gets lost on a phone screen. Make headlines at least 72pt or bigger.
Putting important elements in corners. YouTube overlays can cover them up. Keep faces and text in the center safe zone.
Changing your style completely with every video. Inconsistent branding makes your channel look unprofessional. Stick to a core design that viewers recognize.
Exporting at the wrong size. YouTube needs exactly HD pixels. Wrong dimensions get rejected or look blurry. The editor handles this automatically.
Forgetting your thumbnail competes with 20 others on screen. Make it bold, bright, and eye-catching. Subtle designs get scrolled past.
Benefits
Why Choose Thumbnail Studioo?
Perfect Size for YouTube and Twitch Every Time
Exports HD automatically. No dimension errors or rejected uploads. Perfect size without manual calculations.
Fast Creation with Canvas Tools
Simple drag-and-drop controls. Add text, shapes, and colors in minutes. No complex software needed.
Version History for Testing Variations
Create multiple versions with different text or colors. Saves automatically. A/B test which gets more clicks.
Consistent Branding with Saved Styles
Save your colors, fonts, and layouts. Reuse for future thumbnails. Keep branding consistent across all videos.
Create Video Thumbnails for YouTube and Twitch
Upload your screenshot, add text and graphics, and export in perfect HD resolution. Free tier includes 50 monthly credits with no watermarks.
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