Magic Thumbnails is an AI-powered YouTube thumbnail generator. It creates thumbnail images by leveraging a video title and description provided by the user. The tool emphasizes simplicity, typically producing a text-based thumbnail with a face in the image for best results. It also features a gallery of past thumbnails for inspiration and quick access to previously generated designs. Note: Magic Thumbnails is scheduled to shut down on February 1st, 2024. Users should download any thumbnails they wish to keep before the shutdown. A sign-in option offers 10 free credits to start.
How to Use Magic Thumbnails
- Enter a video title and description in the provided fields.
- Generate thumbnails: The model will produce a thumbnail that typically emphasizes text on the image with a face, aligning with common successful thumbnail patterns.
- Review and download the generated thumbnails. Use the gallery to browse past creations for ideas.
- If desired, sign in to receive 10 free credits to generate more thumbnails.
Gallery and Past Thumbnails
- Browse historical thumbnails to understand what styles perform well for similar titles or topics.
- Use insights from the gallery to guide your current thumbnail design (font choices, color contrast, composition).
Limitations and Shutdown Notice
- The service will shut down on February 1st, 2024. Please download any thumbnails you want to keep before this date.
- Output is primarily text + face-based thumbnails; more complex designs may be limited by the current model scope.
How It Works
- Input: A video title and description.
- Processing: The AI analyzes text cues and composes a thumbnail design that emphasizes a readable title/text block and a face when available.
- Output: One or more thumbnail images suitable for YouTube thumbnails.
Safety and Best Practices
- Ensure your title and description comply with YouTube’s policies and copyright guidelines.
- Use high-contrast colors and readable fonts to improve on-click potential.
Core Features
- Text + face-based thumbnail generation from a video title and description
- Gallery of past thumbnails for quick inspiration
- Sign-in option with 10 free credits to start generating thumbnails
- Simple, fast generation focused on effective thumbnail design
- Clear shutdown notice with download option before the deadline