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AI YouTube thumbnail inspiration

Need YouTube thumbnail ideas? Explore the community gallery to see how other YouTubers are representing their videos with high-quality, custom AI thumbnails.

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How YouTube thumbnail generator works

The face of your video can determine your viewership. So you want to make sure every detail is just right. With Recraft, generating and customizing AI thumbnails is a breeze. Here's how to make an AI YouTube thumbnail in just a few clicks.
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Select a style or create your own.
Recraft's style library has all the hot styles designers love to use. Choose from an existing style or create your own for even more customization.
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Type a prompt.
Describe what you want your thumbnail to look like using the AI text-to-image prompt. Remember to adjust the aspect ratio to the right dimensions!
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Generate and edit.
Hit Recraft and watch the magic happen. Need to edit your design? Change the color palette, add more detail or enhance the quality with AI upscaling.
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Export your YouTube thumbnail.
Download your YouTube thumbnails as JPG or PNG files. Then, upload them to YouTube.

Generate multiple YouTube thumbnails in one click

Need thumbnails for several YouTube videos? No problem! Recraft's AI image generator lets you generate the best-quality image sets from scratch. Create up to six images at once, all in the same style.

Match thumbnails to perfectly fit your style

Help your YouTube videos stand out with the only AI YouTube thumbnail maker that lets you iterate endlessly. Choose from a variety of fonts and colors for custom headlines, add illustrations and logos and so much more!
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YouTube thumbnail generator FAQ

How does Recraft's AI YouTube thumbnail maker work?

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Stunning thumbnails are just steps away! Tell Recraft what kind of thumbnail you want to see using the text-to-image prompt. Recraft then generates an AI thumbnail based on your description. You can adjust the color palette, edit any elements and even change your original prompt. Finally, export and upload your thumbnail to YouTube.

What size should a YouTube thumbnail be?

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YouTube thumbnails should be 1280 x 720 pixels. Try to keep to a maximum file size of 2 MB.

How many styles are available in the Recraft AI YouTube thumbnail generator?

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The limit doesn't exist! You can select from Recraft's most popular styles or create your own for custom YouTube thumbnails every time. Any styles you create are saved to your library for future use.

Can I upload my own YouTube thumbnails and edit them with Recraft?

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Yes! You have the option of creating an AI thumbnail from scratch or uploading an existing one and modifying it. You can edit your existing thumbnails to your liking: Change the color palette, add custom headlines, enhance the image with AI upscaling and so much more.

Do I need design experience to generate thumbnails with Recraft?

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No. Recraft's free AI thumbnail maker is easy enough for anyone to use — from beginners to expert illustrators and designers. The canvas even comes with written and video instructions if you ever need extra help.

Can I customize the thumbnails generated by Recraft?

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Absolutely. You can customize your AI thumbnails till they're just right. You have total control over the color, font and style of your images. And there's no limit to how many edits you can make!