#1 Thumbnail Tool

The AI Thumbnail Generator

Create, edit & preview viral thumbnails in seconds.

Just $20+/month to get started (saves $1000-$2000+ you'd spend on thumbnail designers and 10+ hours of manual work).

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Create Viral
thumbnails in seconds.

Generate viral thumbnails and titles in seconds with AI in ThumbnailPilot Studio.

Generate Thumbnails
Create Thumbnails Based on Text & Images

Generate thumbnails using descriptions, reference images, or a combination of both.

Upload reference images

Accepts .jpeg, .png, and .webp formats.

Sketch to Thumbnail

Transform rough sketches into stunning thumbnails with AI. Sketch directly in the app or upload your own sketches.

Thumbnail Sketch
Preview

Preview thumbnails
and titles in YouTube feed.

Compare your thumbnails with what's actually on current YouTube feed.

Preview Thumbnails

Custom Feeds

Create custom feeds with your thumbnails and see how they look next to your competitors or search term results.

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Preview and test titles.

Add your titles and see how they look together with your thumbnail in current YouTube feed.

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I Survived 30 Days Alone in the Rainforest

AI Thumbnail Feedback

Get instant feedback on your thumbnails and titles from our AI to improve your click-through rate.

Thumbnail Score
6.3 / 10

Overall thumbnail score is computed based on impression, engagement, clarity and quality of the thumbnail.

medium
Visual Engagement
medium
Text Readability
medium
Clarity and Quality
low
Clickability
Optimization Tips
  • 1. Use a close-up of your face
  • 2. Use brighter colors to increase contrast
  • 3. Make text on top slightly bigger for readability

Compare with top creators

Compare your thumbnails to the best creators on YouTube to make sure they stand out.

Dude Perfect
Dude Perfect
60.8M+ subscribers
MrBeast
MrBeast
366M+ subscribers
Linus Tech Tips
Linus Tech Tips
16.2M+ subscribers
Rosanna Pansino
Rosanna Pansino
14.6M+ subscribers
Mark Rober
Mark Rober
42.1M+ subscribers
Zach King
Zach King
42.1M+ subscribers
PewDiePie
PewDiePie
110M+ subscribers
Valkyrae
Valkyrae
4M+ subscribers
Dude Perfect
Dude Perfect
60.8M+ subscribers
MrBeast
MrBeast
366M+ subscribers
Linus Tech Tips
Linus Tech Tips
16.2M+ subscribers
Rosanna Pansino
Rosanna Pansino
14.6M+ subscribers
Mark Rober
Mark Rober
42.1M+ subscribers
Zach King
Zach King
42.1M+ subscribers
PewDiePie
PewDiePie
110M+ subscribers
Valkyrae
Valkyrae
4M+ subscribers
Dude Perfect
Dude Perfect
60.8M+ subscribers
MrBeast
MrBeast
366M+ subscribers
Linus Tech Tips
Linus Tech Tips
16.2M+ subscribers
Rosanna Pansino
Rosanna Pansino
14.6M+ subscribers
Mark Rober
Mark Rober
42.1M+ subscribers
Zach King
Zach King
42.1M+ subscribers
PewDiePie
PewDiePie
110M+ subscribers
Valkyrae
Valkyrae
4M+ subscribers
Dude Perfect
Dude Perfect
60.8M+ subscribers
MrBeast
MrBeast
366M+ subscribers
Linus Tech Tips
Linus Tech Tips
16.2M+ subscribers
Rosanna Pansino
Rosanna Pansino
14.6M+ subscribers
Mark Rober
Mark Rober
42.1M+ subscribers
Zach King
Zach King
42.1M+ subscribers
PewDiePie
PewDiePie
110M+ subscribers
Valkyrae
Valkyrae
4M+ subscribers
David Dobrik
David Dobrik
17.5M+ subscribers
Marques Brownlee
Marques Brownlee
14.2M+ subscribers
Wengie
Wengie
13.4M+ subscribers
Unbox Therapy
Unbox Therapy
18.9M+ subscribers
iJustin
iJustin
7M+ subscribers
Vinh Giang
Vinh Giang
2.5M+ subscribers
LaurDIY
LaurDIY
8.2M+ subscribers
The Slow Mo Guys
The Slow Mo Guys
15.1M+ subscribers
David Dobrik
David Dobrik
17.5M+ subscribers
Marques Brownlee
Marques Brownlee
14.2M+ subscribers
Wengie
Wengie
13.4M+ subscribers
Unbox Therapy
Unbox Therapy
18.9M+ subscribers
iJustin
iJustin
7M+ subscribers
Vinh Giang
Vinh Giang
2.5M+ subscribers
LaurDIY
LaurDIY
8.2M+ subscribers
The Slow Mo Guys
The Slow Mo Guys
15.1M+ subscribers
David Dobrik
David Dobrik
17.5M+ subscribers
Marques Brownlee
Marques Brownlee
14.2M+ subscribers
Wengie
Wengie
13.4M+ subscribers
Unbox Therapy
Unbox Therapy
18.9M+ subscribers
iJustin
iJustin
7M+ subscribers
Vinh Giang
Vinh Giang
2.5M+ subscribers
LaurDIY
LaurDIY
8.2M+ subscribers
The Slow Mo Guys
The Slow Mo Guys
15.1M+ subscribers
David Dobrik
David Dobrik
17.5M+ subscribers
Marques Brownlee
Marques Brownlee
14.2M+ subscribers
Wengie
Wengie
13.4M+ subscribers
Unbox Therapy
Unbox Therapy
18.9M+ subscribers
iJustin
iJustin
7M+ subscribers
Vinh Giang
Vinh Giang
2.5M+ subscribers
LaurDIY
LaurDIY
8.2M+ subscribers
The Slow Mo Guys
The Slow Mo Guys
15.1M+ subscribers
Gohar Khan
Gohar Khan
6.3M+ subscribers
Dara Tah
Dara Tah
631K+ subscribers
123 GO! FOOD
123 GO! FOOD
12.4M+ subscribers
The King of Random
The King of Random
12.4M+ subscribers
Smarter Every Day
Smarter Every Day
11.6M+ subscribers
MsMunchie
MsMunchie
3.26M+ subscribers
Alex Hormozi
Alex Hormozi
3.1M+ subscribers
Gohar Khan
Gohar Khan
6.3M+ subscribers
Dara Tah
Dara Tah
631K+ subscribers
123 GO! FOOD
123 GO! FOOD
12.4M+ subscribers
The King of Random
The King of Random
12.4M+ subscribers
Smarter Every Day
Smarter Every Day
11.6M+ subscribers
MsMunchie
MsMunchie
3.26M+ subscribers
Alex Hormozi
Alex Hormozi
3.1M+ subscribers
Gohar Khan
Gohar Khan
6.3M+ subscribers
Dara Tah
Dara Tah
631K+ subscribers
123 GO! FOOD
123 GO! FOOD
12.4M+ subscribers
The King of Random
The King of Random
12.4M+ subscribers
Smarter Every Day
Smarter Every Day
11.6M+ subscribers
MsMunchie
MsMunchie
3.26M+ subscribers
Alex Hormozi
Alex Hormozi
3.1M+ subscribers
Gohar Khan
Gohar Khan
6.3M+ subscribers
Dara Tah
Dara Tah
631K+ subscribers
123 GO! FOOD
123 GO! FOOD
12.4M+ subscribers
The King of Random
The King of Random
12.4M+ subscribers
Smarter Every Day
Smarter Every Day
11.6M+ subscribers
MsMunchie
MsMunchie
3.26M+ subscribers
Alex Hormozi
Alex Hormozi
3.1M+ subscribers
Collaboration

Work together
with your team.

Invite your team members or clients to collaborate on your thumbnails.

Collaborate on Thumbnails
Project Thumbnail

Main Channel

01/27/2025
Project Thumbnail

Vlog Channel

02/07/2025
Work on multiple projects

Keep your thumbnails organized by creating multiple projects for different channels or clients.

Invite unlimited external commenters

Invite your clients or external team members to review and download your thumbnails.

New Invite
Ruben invited mark@gmail.com to project
New Collaborator
Mark joined Main Channel project
New Comment
Mark commented on your thumbnail
Comment resolved
Ruben marked Mark's comment as completed

Create Thumbnails That Get Results

Improve your click-through rate and get more views with ThumbnailPilot.

Views
-2.5%
5.1k
CTR
-0.3%
1.2%

You Without ThumbnailPilot

  • Struggling to create thumbnails
  • Not sure what works
  • Videos not getting views
  • Lack of inspiration
  • Second guessing yourself
  • Back-and-forth with clients
Views
+258%
77.5k
CTR
+175%
8.5%

You With ThumbnailPilot

  • Videos getting more views
  • Improved click-through rate
  • Your thumbnails stand out
  • Audience is more engaged
  • Unlimited thumbnail ideas
  • Streamlined client feedback

Choose Your Plan

Unlock the full potential of ThumbnailPilot with a plan that's right for you.

Save 20%

Solo

16
/month
Billed $192 annually
For individual creators.
What's included
  • 20 Thumbnails / mo (credits)
  • 50 Projects
  • 50 Assets / Project
  • Unlimited AI Titles
  • 1 Workspace Member
  • 50k+ Viral Video Library
Get Solo

Team

32
/month
Billed $384 annually
For teams and businesses.
What's included
  • 50 Thumbnails / mo (credits)
  • 100 Projects
  • 100 Assets / Project
  • Unlimited AI Titles
  • 3 Workspace Members
  • 50k+ Viral Video Library
  • Collaboration
  • Invite Unlimited Commenters (Soon)
Get Team

Frequently Asked Questions

What's ThumbnailPilot?

ThumbnailPilot is your all-in-one thumbnail creation, preview, collaboration, and inspiration platform. Create, review, optimize, get feedback and collaborate with ease.

How can this improve my thumbnails?

All Thumbnails compete for attention. Our AI tools help you create viral thumbnails and titles in seconds. What's more, you can preview them in YouTube’s UI to reveal flaws early.

How do credits work?

Credits are used to generate AI thumbnails. Each AI thumbnail generation costs 1 credit. Each plan has a different number of credits included.

Can I purchase extra credits?

Absolutely! You can purchase extra credits at any time for fixed price. These credits are permanent and won't expire or reset.

Who owns the thumbnails I create?

You retain full ownership of all thumbnails you create with ThumbnailPilot. We won't share or use them without your permission.

What can collaborators do?

Collaborators with editor role can view, create and comment on projects, upload assets. Admin can manage team members, workspace and billing.

What's difference between Solo and Team plan?

Solo plan is for small creators, while Team plan is for teams and businesses. Team plan offers more thumbnail credits, projects, members and collaboration.

How do I contact support?

Contact our support team by sending us an email at support@thumbnailpilot.com or using the chat feature on our website.

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