Thumbnail Maker

The ideal YouTube thumbnail size is 1280x720 pixels with a 16:9 aspect ratio. YouTube recommends a minimum width of 640 pixels, and the file should be under 2MB. Our tool exports at exactly 1280x720 for optimal quality.

Good thumbnails use high-contrast colors, large readable text (3-5 words max), expressive faces or eye-catching imagery, and a clean uncluttered layout. Avoid small text and too many elements — thumbnails are viewed at small sizes so simplicity is key.

Yes, adding short bold text to thumbnails significantly increases click-through rates. Keep it to 3-5 words maximum, use large fonts (60px+), and add a text outline or stroke for readability against busy backgrounds. Our tool makes this easy with built-in text overlay controls.

TikTok cover images should be 1080x1920 pixels (9:16 portrait ratio). This matches TikTok's full-screen vertical format. Our tool includes a TikTok Cover preset that sets the canvas to this exact size.

Absolutely! You can upload any image as your thumbnail background. The image will be scaled to fill the entire canvas while maintaining its aspect ratio. You can then add text overlays with outlines to ensure readability over the photo.