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YouTube Thumbnail Maker

1280×720. Bold text, layers, filters. No account. No upload.

1280 × 720
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Drop image here

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Select a layer to edit its properties.

Drop an image onto the canvas, or add layers from the panel.

No upload
Works offline
No idea what's in your images

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Three steps. Zero uploads.

01
Drop
Drop your screenshot or photo onto the canvas. It opens at YouTube's 1280×720 size.
02
Edit
Add bold text, shapes, and overlays. Adjust brightness and contrast for maximum impact.
03
Save
Export as PNG or JPG at full 1280×720 resolution. Upload directly to YouTube.

Make YouTube thumbnails without uploading your content.

Your video screenshots, faces, and brand elements stay on your device. No watermarks, no account, no subscription.

fwip works differently. The processing engine runs entirely in your browser. Your image is read from your device, processed on your CPU, and the result is saved back to your device. No server is involved. We literally cannot see your file.

No server processing

Everything runs on your device using WebAssembly. Your file never touches a network.

No account required

Drop a file. Get a result. No sign-up, no email, no password.

No subscription

Free in the browser. $99 once for the offline bundle. That's it. Forever.

Works offline

The desktop version works with no internet connection at all.

One tool. Every use case you need.

Video thumbnails

Create click-worthy thumbnails with bold text, faces, and high-contrast imagery.

Series branding

Build consistent thumbnail templates for episodic content and playlists.

A/B testing

Design multiple thumbnail variations to test which drives more clicks.

Shorts covers

Create 1280×720 covers for YouTube Shorts that look great in search results.

Frequently asked.

What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
YouTube recommends 1280×720 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio) with a minimum width of 640px. This tool opens at exactly 1280×720.
What makes a good YouTube thumbnail?
Bold, readable text (3-5 words max), a clear subject or face, high contrast, and bright colours. This tool lets you add all of these as layers.
Are my images uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Your screenshots and photos never leave your device.
What format should I save thumbnails as?
JPG is best for YouTube thumbnails — smaller file size, and YouTube compresses uploads anyway. Keep files under 2MB.
Can I use custom fonts?
Yes. Choose from 17 fonts including bold options like Bebas Neue, Oswald, and Montserrat — all popular for thumbnails.

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