Step 1
Analyze the thumbnail
Upload or link a thumbnail. We extract text (OCR), elements, subject, and style so you know exactly what’s wrong.
Free AI YouTube Thumbnail Maker
Create high-CTR YouTube thumbnails with AI in seconds.
Generate, edit, analyze, and remake thumbnails with face-perfect personas, OCR-aware text extraction, and fast iterations. Start with 100 free credits—no credit card required.
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2.1M+ images generated
1.7B+ views influenced
Persona-safe face swapping
Workflow
Fix YouTube thumbnail packaging instantly
Four core workflows to analyze, repair, remake, and iterate thumbnails with AI—plus credit tracking built in.
Remake any YouTube thumbnail
Paste a YouTube link or upload a thumbnail. Swap faces, rewrite text, match style, and regenerate variants fast.
Remake now→
Face-perfect personas
Lock identity across renders so every thumbnail matches your host, talent, or creator persona consistently.
Create persona→
Instant thumbnail analysis
OCR + element detection so you know what to fix (headline, contrast, clutter, subject) before spending credits.
Analyze thumbnail→
AI prompt enhancer
Turn messy prompts into high-converting thumbnail briefs. Get clearer composition, headline, and emotion instantly.
Enhance prompt→
How it works
Make thumbnails that get clicked (without Photoshop)
Step 2
Fix packaging + message
Rewrite the hook text, clean up clutter, swap faces with a persona, and choose a stronger background mood.
Step 3
Generate high-CTR variants
Remake from reference or create net-new thumbnails with your persona baked in—optimized for clicks and clarity.
Step 4
Iterate and download
Preview, download, and keep history in threads. Credits are tracked automatically so you can ship faster.
Examples
Latest AI thumbnail creations
Real thumbnail examples generated and remade with ThumbGenius. Use them as inspiration for high-CTR layouts.
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you want more thumbnails.
Get 100 free credits to test generation, remixing, and analysis. Premium adds monthly credits and priority rendering.
Premium
$9.99 / mo
500 credits monthly
- Generate + Remake thumbnails
- Persona face swap
- Analyze + OCR
- Prompt enhancer
- Title generator
- Recreate from YouTube link
- Top-up credits anytime
- Priority rendering
FAQ
YouTube thumbnail maker questions
How do I make a YouTube thumbnail that gets clicks?
Keep one clear subject, increase contrast, use a short headline that stays readable on mobile, and show emotion or outcome. ThumbGenius helps you analyze and remake thumbnails into high-CTR variants fast.
Can I remake an existing thumbnail from a YouTube link?
Yes. Paste a YouTube link or upload a thumbnail to remake it while improving clarity, text, and subject focus.
Does ThumbGenius work without Photoshop?
Yes. You can generate and edit thumbnails directly in the studio—no design software required.
What are personas and why do they matter?
Personas help you keep the same face/identity across thumbnails, so your channel looks consistent and recognizable.
Ship thumbnails that get clicked.
Start without a credit card, get 100 free credits, and try the full workflow before you upgrade.