VIDEO THUMBNAILS

YouTube Thumbnail Maker

Build a readable two-photo debate thumbnail for your next video. Place one subject on each side, add a short headline, and use the on-screen guide to keep key details away from the edges. Export at 1280 × 720.

Use the free tool

No sign-up · No watermark · Images stay on your device

MAKE IT YOURS

Start with your photos

Adjust the preview, then download the finished image.

Your images

PNG, JPG or WebP · up to 20 MB each

Choose image 1Select from deviceChoose image 2Select from device

Make it yours

Add a clear headline and check the safe area

Output size

Colour style

Layout

First label

Second label

Centre badge

Badge position

Thumbnail headline

Accent colour

Fine-tune the framing

First image width: 50%

First image zoom: 1.0×

Second image zoom: 1.0×

First image horizontal focus: 50%

Second image horizontal focus: 50%

First image vertical focus: 50%

Second image vertical focus: 50%

Divider width: 12px

Tip: raise zoom to crop in, then move the focus to keep the subject in frame.

Try different settings. Reset keeps your uploaded images.

Download format

Your images are processed on this device. They are never uploaded.

LIVE PREVIEW

See it come together

1280 × 720

Preview is scaled to fit. Your download uses the full selected size.

HOW TO USE IT

Design for the small version first.

Pick two strong visuals

Choose photos with subjects that remain recognizable at a small size. The editor places them side by side in a wide frame.

Write one clear headline

Use a few words that add context rather than repeat the whole video title. Adjust zoom, focus, badge and colours so the composition reads quickly.

Check small and export

Use the preview and safe-area guide, then download the 1280 × 720 file. Check it on a phone before publishing your video.

A thumbnail often appears much smaller than the editor preview. Keep faces, products or the main comparison easy to recognize, and avoid long copy. The headline is drawn into the downloaded image; the dashed guide is preview-only.

The guide is a practical margin, not an official platform guarantee. Different devices and surfaces can crop or cover parts of a thumbnail. Review the final file where you intend to publish it.

GOOD TO KNOW

Practical answers.

What size is the download?

This tool exports at 1280 × 720 pixels, a wide 16:9 canvas.

Is the dashed guide included?

No. It appears only in the editor preview to help you keep key content away from the edges.

Can I hide the VS badge?

Yes. Use the badge-position control to hide it, or edit its text for your video concept.

Do I need an account?

No. The tool runs in your browser and does not upload your photos.

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