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YouTube thumbnail maker
Add a photo, type the headline and download a 1280 × 720 thumbnail. Your browser draws it. This tool is not made by YouTube.
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How to use it
Choose a photo from your device.
Type the headline and the small label.
Download the JPEG (or PNG) and upload it with your video.
Do this with the API
Make a video every week? The API makes each thumbnail from the title and the photo, in the same style every time. Read the docs or start free.
Questions
What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
1280 × 720 pixels (16:9), as a JPEG or PNG under 2 MB. The download has this size.
Can I add my own photo?
Yes. Choose a picture from your device. It stays in your browser.
Can I make thumbnails for many videos?
Yes, with the API: the headline and the photo are fields of the template, and each request makes one thumbnail.
Is there a mark on the thumbnail?
Yes, a small "Made with MintRender" mark in the corner. Files made with the API have no mark. Only test keys add one.
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Templates for this: YouTube thumbnail templates.