AI thumbnails for YouTube

One photo in. A finished thumbnail out.

Thumbly takes your reference image and redraws it in one of six tested styles at native 16:9. Most images take under 30 seconds. One credit per generation, credits do not expire.

Currently in private beta. 100 free credits are included at signup.

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Cinematic

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Bold and Vibrant

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Neon Glow

6 preset styles
Plus custom prompt modifiers
16:9 native canvas
No manual cropping step
1 credit = 1 image
Packs start at $5 for 100
Automatic refund
If a generation fails

The six styles

Each preset uses a tested prompt template that preserves the subject of your reference image.

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Cinematic

Dramatic lighting, film color grade, rich shadows.

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Bold and Vibrant

High contrast and saturated colors.

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Minimal Clean

Negative space, soft lighting, quiet composition.

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3D Render

Volumetric lighting and clay texture.

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Anime and Manga

Cel-shaded colors and high energy lines.

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Neon Glow

Magenta and cyan highlights on a dark background.

How it works

Three steps from your source photo to an uploaded cover.

01

Upload a reference

A selfie, a product photo, or a game screenshot. The model uses it as visual reference.

02

Pick a style

Select one of six presets. Add optional custom prompt text to tweak the scene.

03

Generate and download

The 16:9 result is saved to your gallery and ready to upload to YouTube Studio.

Pricing

100 free credits upon registration. Additional credits come in one-time packs: $5 for 100, $20 for 500, or $40 for 1,200. No monthly subscription.