A free YouTube thumbnail
in 16:9, from your brief
Describe the hook, the background and the reaction you want. Add your face or a still from the video if you like. The first thumbnail is free.
One thumbnail image is free for guests every 48 hours, with no account or card. It uses the same free image as /try and the other Make tools.
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Creators who start free on Inflyu
Test a thumbnail idea before you design it
One 16:9 image to check the hook reads at a glance.
16:9 every time
Thumbnails come out in the 16:9 shape YouTube uses, even when your upload is a different shape.
Room for a big title
The bold-type preset leaves space for large text. Burned-in letters can be off, so set the final words in an editor.
Face crop or split
Upload your face for an expressive crop, or ask for a before and after split.
Still image only
Not a video, and nothing is posted for you. Download it and add it to your video yourself.
Thumbnail in three steps
A face photo is optional.
Write the hook
For example: shocked face, big yellow title space, kitchen background.
Pick a layout
Bold type, face crop or split. Add a face or video still under about 1.5MB for the free try.
Generate the thumbnail
One 16:9 image. Sign up to test more versions of the hook.
AI YouTube Thumbnail Maker: free FAQ
Is the AI YouTube Thumbnail Maker really free?+
Yes, to try. Every visitor gets one free image every 48 hours, shared with the other free image makers on Inflyu, with no account and no card. On a very busy day guest tries can pause until the next day. More images need a free account, and its 20 sign-up credits cover the first ones once your email is verified. Results made with free credits carry a small "Made with inflyu" mark, and any credit pack removes it on new results.
What shape is the free thumbnail?+
It is generated in 16:9, the shape YouTube uses for thumbnails. Check the YouTube size and file rules before you upload it.
Can it put my exact title on the thumbnail?+
It can try, but text inside the image can be imperfect. For exact wording, add the title in an editor on top of the image.
Does it post the thumbnail to my channel?+
No. You download the image and upload it to YouTube yourself.
Do I need to upload my face?+
No. It is optional and mainly useful for the face crop layout.
Do I need a subscription?+
No. You can pay as you go: credit packs are one-time purchases and their credits never expire. If you would rather have a steady supply, the monthly Starter ($7.99), Creator ($19) and Pro ($49) plans refill your credits each month, and you can cancel anytime. Unused monthly credits do not roll over.