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Generate YouTube Thumbnails with One Prompt

Transform a single line of text into scroll-stopping YouTube thumbnails. Powered by AI, designed for creators who move fast and want results that drive clicks.

Our AI analyzes top-performing thumbnail patterns across millions of videos to generate designs optimized for maximum click-through rates.

10,000+
Thumbnails Generated
<10s
Average Generation Time
1280×720
YouTube-Optimized Output
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Start generating now with one simple prompt

Select one of our prompts for inspiration or enter your own prompt

Who It's For

YouTubers & Vloggers

Generate scroll-stopping thumbnails for every upload. Test multiple designs per video and find what drives the most clicks.

Marketing Teams

Create branded YouTube thumbnails at scale for product launches, campaigns, and ad creatives — no designer needed.

Podcast Channels

Turn episode topics into visual thumbnails that stand out in YouTube search and suggested feeds.

Agencies & Freelancers

Deliver professional YouTube thumbnail designs to clients in seconds instead of hours. Scale your output without scaling your team.

How It Works

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  1. 1

    Open Vertex Editor

    Make a new Project from the Dashboard

  2. 2

    Open AI Chat Interface

    Find it in the left sidebar, the star icon

  3. 3

    Type the Prompt and Press Enter

    No need to go extra. Just describe what you want.

  4. 4

    Add to Canvas

    Refine what you want

  5. 5

    Download as PNG, JPEG, or PDF

    Find in the top right corner

Or just use our templates

Frequently Asked Questions

You can start creating YouTube thumbnails for free with a Vertex account. The free plan includes access to the AI generator, the full editor, and downloadable exports. Upgrade to Pro for higher generation limits and priority processing.

Ready to boost your YouTube CTR?

Create professional YouTube thumbnails in seconds using a single prompt. Start free today.