Put your face in focus
Remove the background around your portrait. Give your face a clear place in the thumbnail, without the room behind it.
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Make the first frame worth a second look.
Turn your video idea into a thumbnail with a clear hook, a recognizable face, and words that read at a glance. Explore a direction, then make every detail your own.
From the episode to its first impression
Bring your video’s story and your own portrait. Explore a direction, then polish the details.
A clear face. A strong hook. Your style.
Make the parts of a great thumbnail work together, with tools for the subject, the words, and the frame.
Make the hook easy to read
Open Image layers to adjust the headline’s size, font, and alignment. Give a few strong words the space they need.
Try a different mood
Use Quick edit to explore a darker background or a bolder accent. Describe the mood while keeping the same subject and message.
Frame it for the feed
Crop to 16:9 and keep the face and headline in view. Fine-tune the framing before you download your thumbnail.
Find the look for your next upload
Explore curated Skills for expressive portraits, editorial collage, and a video cover with matching copy.
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Give the episode a life beyond the feed
Turn the same idea into a cover, a social visual, or the next part of your story.
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Create in other formats
Build the script, supporting visuals, and page around your video.
Frequently asked questions
What should I start with?
Bring a video idea, script, or notes, plus a portrait or visual reference. Describe the central hook and the mood you want. You can also start with one of the curated thumbnail Skills.
Can I use my own portrait?
Yes. Add your portrait as a reference when creating the thumbnail. You can remove its background and refine the image to keep the focus on your face.
Can I change the headline after generation?
Yes. Use Edit text to update the wording, or Image layers to adjust the headline’s font, size, and alignment. Review the result before downloading.
Can I make a 16:9 thumbnail?
Yes. Choose 16:9 when generating, or use Crop to set the ratio afterward. Adjust the frame so the face and headline stay visible, then download the image.
