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AI Youtube thumbnail inspiration

Need thumbnail ideas? Recraft's community has tons of them! 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 — no pressure! 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 four easy steps.
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.
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!
Generate and edit.
Hit Recraft and watch the magic happen. Need to edit your design? No problem! Change the color palette, add more detail or enhance the quality with AI upscaling.
Export your Youtube thumbnail.
Once you've perfected your design, export your thumbnail as a JPG or PNG. Then, upload it to Youtube.

Generate multiple Youtube thumbnails in one click

Need thumbnails for more than one video? 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

Your thumbnails should be as unique as your Youtube videos, which is why you can iterate endlessly with Recraft. 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 thumbnail generator work?

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?

A Youtube thumbnail 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?

The limit doesn't exist! You can select from Recraft's most popular styles or create as many of your own as you want. Any styles you create are saved to your library for future use.

Can I upload my own thumbnail and edit with Recraft?

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 thumbnail 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?

No. Recraft's design tools are 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?

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!