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What’s AI Thumbnail, and how do I use it?

AI Thumbnails helps you create eye-catching, high-performing thumbnails in just a few clicks. Whether you’re preparing a YouTube video, podcast episode, or social clip, the tool makes it easy to generate polished, scroll-stopping designs without needing any design experience.

You can either create a brand-new thumbnail from scratch or edit an existing thumbnail using simple instructions.

How to Use AI Thumbnails

  1. From the homepage, click AI Thumbnails.

    Thumbnail

  2. Choose whether you want to:

    • Create from scratch

    • Edit a thumbnail

      Choose a thumbnail

Editing an Existing Thumbnail

  1. Click Edit a thumbnail.

  2. Upload the thumbnail file you want to edit.

  3. In the chat, describe exactly what you want to change. For example, you can ask to make the text bigger, change the background, adjust colors, replace an image, or improve the overall design.

  4. Review the updated result and continue refining it with simple text prompts if needed.

  5. Download or save your final thumbnail when you’re happy with it.

Creating a Thumbnail from Scratch

  1. Click Create from scratch.

  2. Upload up to 4 images, such as screenshots, headshots, branding, or stills from your content.

    Description

  3. Add a short description or copy/paste a transcript snippet to guide the design.

  4. Choose your preferred font style.

  5. Select a visual style from the available options.

  6. Click Analyze assets to generate thumbnail options.

    Concept

  7. Review the options, select your favorite, or refine it using simple text prompts.

  8. Download or save your thumbnail to use later.

    Thumbnail

    With just a few steps, AI Thumbnails helps you turn your ideas into professional-looking visuals ready for any platform.

💥Tips & Tricks💥

  • Use multiple images: Uploading more than one image gives the AI more context and can improve accuracy.

  • Be specific when editing: The more clearly you describe what you want changed, the better the result will be.

  • Try prompt refining: Not happy with the first result? Use natural language prompts like “make the text bigger,” “brighten the background,” or “make it look more dramatic.”

  • Explore different styles: Font and visual style choices can change the look and feel of your thumbnail, so experiment to find what works best.

  • Save your favorites: Store thumbnails in your files to build a reusable library for your channel.

Want to learn more about all of our AI tools? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you explore what’s available and start using them right away.

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