01
A high-contrast thumbnail for a video about building an AI tool, dramatic desk lighting, space for a short title
No generated preview
AI image workflow
YouTube Thumbnail Generator
Create thumbnail directions that are built for fast scanning, bold contrast, and a clear topic hook.
Current workflow
YouTube Thumbnail Generator
A result appears only after you run the workflow; no simulated AI output is shown here.
- Input
- No upload needed for thumbnail concept generation.
- Model
- Ideogram v3 Turbo
- Canvas
- 16:9
- Credits
- 2 / successful result
Model for your run
Task directions
Use these as starting points. They are written directions, not simulated model results.
- Input
- Prompt only
- Default model
- Ideogram v3 Turbo
- Canvas
- 16:9
- Default style
- cinematic
Open with template
02
A creator thumbnail about saving money with automation, bold reaction composition, yellow accent
No generated preview
03
A tutorial thumbnail for editing product photos, clean before-and-after layout, big readable title area
No generated preview
Run this workflow
Use the defaults as a starting point, then choose the model and settings that fit the actual image task.
- Input
- Prompt only
- Default model
- Ideogram v3 Turbo
- Canvas
- 16:9
- Default style
- cinematic
- Credits
- 2 / successful result
Best for
- YouTube thumbnails
- Course lesson covers
- Podcast episode art
- Short-form video covers
Execution flow
- 01
Describe the video topic and desired emotional hook.
- 02
Use a 16:9 canvas for YouTube.
- 03
Generate bold variations and refine the clearest composition.
AI models
Ideogram v3 Turbo
Ideogram
posters, thumbnails, logos, and images that need text
2 credits
Seedream 5.0 Pro
ByteDance
reasoning-led generation, precise edits, text, and commercial design images
5 credits
FLUX.2 Pro
Black Forest Labs
high-quality general image generation and reference-guided edits
4 credits
Seedream 4
ByteDance
fast generation, edits, and product-style visual variations
2 credits
YouTube thumbnail FAQ
Should I include text in the prompt?
You can request a short title treatment as a design direction, but generated spelling may be wrong. Add the final title separately and proofread it before publishing.
Can I upload a face or product?
This page starts from prompt-based thumbnail concepts. Use the image editor when you want to revise an uploaded face, product, or reference image.
Ready to run this workflow?
Open the studio with the prompt, model, style, and aspect ratio already filled in.
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