Create stunning, professional YouTube thumbnails instantly! This advanced tool generates 1280×720 thumbnails with multiple layouts, real-time preview, extensive customization options, and seamless export functionality.
- 4 Distinct Layouts: Left accent bar, centered title, bottom strip, and split layouts
- Real-time Preview: Instant updates as you type - no update button needed
- Mobile Preview: Toggle to see how thumbnails appear on mobile devices
- Responsive Design: Optimized interface with colors panel on the right
- Background Images: Upload custom backgrounds with opacity control
- Visual Elements: Add arrows, stars, checkmarks, exclamation marks, fire, and lightning
- Element Sizing: Adjustable visual element sizes with real-time preview
- Text Visibility: Multiple options including shadows and background bands
- Dynamic Font Sizing: Auto-adjusting font sizes based on content length
- Text Rotation: Tilt titles and subtitles at angles from -15° to +15° for dynamic visual impact
- Proportional Scaling: Subtitle scales proportionally with title font size
- Extended Pill Text: Support for up to 64-character category tags with smart sizing
- Character Counters: Real-time feedback with optimal length indicators
- 22+ Color Presets: Including emotional triggers (Urgent, Shock, Warning, Success, Viral, Mystery)
- Unique Font Colors: Each preset features distinctive typography colors for maximum impact
- High Contrast Gradients: Dramatically different background start/end colors
- Custom Color Pickers: Fine-tune any color element manually
- U - Update preview (legacy - now auto-updates)
- E - Export SVG
- [ ] - Adjust font size
- < > - Adjust text rotation angle
- G - Toggle guides
- 1-6 - Apply preset colors
- Ctrl/Cmd+S - Export PNG
- SVG Export: Vector format for scalability
- PNG Export: High-quality raster format
- Consistent Output: Fixed export issues ensuring preview matches output
- Eye-catching Elements: Built-in visual drama elements
- High Contrast Design: Ensures visibility across all devices
- Emotional Triggers: Color presets designed to evoke specific emotions
- Optimal Text Length: Character limits based on YouTube best practices
- Professional Layouts: Layouts designed for maximum click-through rates
- Enter Content: Add your title, subtitle, tag, and brand name
- Choose Layout: Select from 4 professional layouts (A, B, C, D)
- Pick Colors: Choose from 22+ presets or customize manually
- Add Elements: Include visual elements like arrows, stars, or fire
- Upload Background: Optional custom background image with opacity control
- Adjust Settings: Fine-tune font sizes, text rotation, element sizes, and visibility options
- Export: Download as SVG or PNG with keyboard shortcuts
- Resolution: 1280×720 (YouTube standard)
- Format Support: SVG (vector) and PNG (raster) export
- Browser Compatibility: Modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)
- File Structure: Clean separation with external CSS and JavaScript
- Responsive: Mobile-friendly interface
- Left Panel: Content inputs, layout selection, and export controls
- Center: Real-time thumbnail preview with guides toggle
- Right Panel: Complete color system with presets and custom pickers
Standard Themes: Cool, Indigo, Cyan, Teal, Rose, Amber, Purple, Sunset, Emerald, Crimson, Ocean, Forest, Neon, Gold, Midnight, Volcano
Emotional Triggers: Urgent, Shock, Warning, Success, Viral, Mystery
- Modern web browser with HTML5 Canvas support
- JavaScript enabled
- No installation or signup required
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.
Perfect for: YouTubers, content creators, marketers, designers, and anyone looking to create professional thumbnails quickly and easily.