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Generate YouTube thumbnails with AI

Look like a pro, even on a budget

Getting people to click on a video is half the battle—and we just gave you the cheat code. With our AI Image Generator, you can create scroll-stopping, pro-looking thumbnails using just a text prompt. No Photoshop. No design skills. You just type what you want—it handles the rest.

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Learn how to make thumbnails using Image Generator

It's easier than you think.

1. Go to the Image Generator

Open our Image Generator tool by clicking here, selecting it from the main menu, or picking it on the home page after logging in.

2. Write a prompt

Describe what you want to see in your thumbnail, including any text. Take a look at an example prompt below for inspiration.

3. Generate thumbnails

Select the right aspect ratio for your needs and press "Create images". Your thumbnail will be ready shortly!

Stop wrestling with layers and fonts

It’s frustrating to know what you want but not have the design chops to make it real. Instead of dragging boxes around or searching for the right font, Image Generator lets you create something special using only your words. This is the shortcut to making your videos look like they belong on a million-subscriber channel.

Top-down view of minimalist desk setup in moody lighting, glowing vertical mouse in center with red circle drawn around it, red arrow pointing from top-left corner, clean organized layout, bold white text on right side of image: “THIS CHANGED HOW I WORK FOREVER” (each word in its own line except "HOW I") in modern tech font with soft drop shadow, dark mode aesthetic, YouTube productivity thumbnail style, cinematic lighting, high clarity

Make thumbnails that match your channel’s style

The best thumbnails get people to stop scrolling. And with getimg.ai, you can try every style until something clicks—literally. You can go for the classics—big text, close-up faces, red circles, all that. Or get weird and try something totally offbeat. Go bold. Go niche. Go viral. You’ve got options.

Experience AI that nails on-image text

Good thumbnails often rely on bold, clear text. But many AI tools mess it up. That’s why we give you access to cutting-edge models like GPT Image and FLUX.1, fully capable of rendering legible, clean text on your images. No blurry letters, no weird gibberish—just clean, click-worthy text that gets your point across.

Frequently Asked Questions

: Generating a great thumbnail with AI is super simple if you know what to ask for. Start with a clear prompt—describe what you want to see in the image. For example: “thumbnail featuring a shocked man holding a giant phone, colorful background, dramatic lighting.” You can also specify a style, like “cartoon” or “cinematic,” and mention any text you want to see on the image (e.g., “YOU WON’T BELIEVE THIS!”).
Once you enter your prompt in our Image Generator, the AI handles the visuals. You’ll get a few options, and you can tweak the prompt and keep generating until one hits the mark. The better and more detailed your description, the better the result.
: There are a few AI thumbnail makers out there, but most fall short when it comes to quality, text rendering, or ease of use. getimg.ai’s Image Generator stands out because it’s built with creators in mind.
Not only is it fast and easy to use, but it also uses high-performing models like FLUX.1 and GPT Image, giving you an edge in visual quality. You’re not just generating an image—you’re building your channel’s first impression, and this tool gets that.
: If you're on a paid plan, yes—you get full commercial rights to every thumbnail you generate. That means you can use them on monetized videos, client work, sponsored posts, merch, or anywhere else your brand appears. No extra licenses, no hidden fees.
With the free plan, the usage is personal only. It’s great for experimenting, testing styles, or building up your visual ideas, but not for anything you plan to publish commercially.