Free YouTube thumbnail maker
Design an editable 16:9 YouTube thumbnail using Automyc’s graphics canvas. Add your photo and headline, then download it for YouTube.
How to use it
- Open the 16:9 canvas.
- Add your image and a short headline using the existing design controls.
- Download and check the file against YouTube’s current upload limits.
A practical business use
Make a readable thumbnail that presents the video’s subject clearly.
A creator uses a clear headline and one strong photo for a video explaining the first steps of a business task.
What to know before you start
The new canvas is 3840 × 2160. File-size limits vary by upload flow; use a smaller export if needed. This tool does not upload thumbnails to YouTube.
No signup is required for your first few uses. The browser tools allow three new results or designs each day as a guest. Free AI, when enabled, has a separate shared daily allowance, network limits and capacity limits. Account creation is free; paid workspace features have their own access rules.
Common questions
Where is my work saved?
Browser drafts stay on this device for up to seven days. They can be lost if you clear site data. Download your result before leaving a shared computer. Signing in does not upload these drafts or sync them across devices.
Can I use the result for my business?
Yes. Review the result before using it and make sure you have permission to use any text, images or brand assets you add. Sample text is a starting point to replace with your own information.
Does this start an Automyc trial?
Using a free tool or creating an account from it does not create a marketing workspace or start a product trial. You can choose to set up a workspace separately.
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