YouTube Thumbnail Maker

When to use it

• Pick the YouTube layout (1280×720) or Shorts layout (1080×1920) and your image fills the frame automatically.

• Use the Dim effect to calm the background, then add text boxes for your title and captions.

• Text adjusts in font, color, weight, italics, outline, and rotation — and you drag it into place right on the preview.

Frequently asked questions

What is the recommended YouTube thumbnail size?

1280×720px (16:9) for regular videos.

What size for Shorts thumbnails?

1080×1920px (9:16) for YouTube Shorts and other vertical formats.

What if the text gets lost against the image?

Raise the Dim slider to darken the background and the text pops. A thicker text outline helps too.