Example Output

I QUIT MY JOB here's what happened next

YouTube sidebar (320px)

I QUIT MY JOB here's what happened next

Mobile feed (168px)

I QUIT MY JOB here's what happened next

Example: Thumbnail preview at standard YouTube sizes. Upload your own thumbnail to see your personalised preview.

YouTube sidebar (320px)

Mobile feed (168px)

Variant A (current)

Variant B

Settings

Background

Upload image (png / jpg / webp)

#1a1a2e

Blur

Dim overlay

Text overlay

Main text *

Subtext (optional)

Font size

Font weight

Text colour

#ffffff

Max lines

Outline

Outline thickness

Shadow

Shadow strength

Layout

Position

Padding

Safe area guides

A/B comparison

Export

JPG quality

85%

How to Use

Step 1

Set a background

Upload your own image, pick a solid colour, or click "Load demo" for a sample gradient. Use the blur and dim sliders to make your text pop.

Step 2

Add text

Type your main headline and optional subtext. Adjust font size, weight, colour, outline, and shadow. Pick a position from the 9-point grid and set padding.

Step 3

Preview and export

See your thumbnail at full size, YouTube sidebar scale, and mobile feed scale. Toggle safe area guides to check nothing gets clipped. Export as PNG or JPG at exactly 1280x720.

Thumbnail Preview Tool

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