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Magic Thumbnails Product Information

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

  1. Enter a video title and description in the provided fields.
  2. Generate thumbnails: The model will produce a thumbnail that typically emphasizes text on the image with a face, aligning with common successful thumbnail patterns.
  3. Review and download the generated thumbnails. Use the gallery to browse past creations for ideas.
  4. 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