Free YouTube thumbnail maker

Your thumbnail decides whether people click. Use bold, readable text and a strong photo — our templates are already sized at 1280 × 720 px.

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Free YouTube thumbnail templates

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How to make a YouTube thumbnail for free

  1. 1

    Pick a template

    Browse the YouTube thumbnail designs below and open the one you like.

  2. 2

    Make it yours

    Click any text to change it, swap the photos for your own, and adjust colours and fonts.

  3. 3

    Download or share

    Download a print-ready PDF, or a PNG / JPG for WhatsApp, Instagram and email.

Popular uses

  • Vlogs
  • Tutorials
  • Gaming
  • Podcasts
  • Channel banners

Frequently asked questions

What size is a YouTube thumbnail?+

1280 × 720 px (16:9), under 2 MB. Download as JPG.