AI Video Thumbnail Generator: Design video thumbnails with AI

Get professional-quality thumbnails faster than ever

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Instant Design

Design engaging thumbnails in seconds with AI

Stop wasting time on complex design. Piktochart AI instantly transforms your video ideas into stunning, click-worthy thumbnails.

Just tell us what you need, and we’ll deliver engaging thumbnails designed to get clicks. No design skills needed.

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Customization Made Simple

Perfectly on-brand thumbnails, every time

Make every thumbnail a seamless extension of your brand. With our intuitive editor, you can easily adjust fonts, colors, layouts, and design elements to align with your brand identity.

In just a few clicks, get eye-catching, high-quality visuals that maximize engagement and keep your brand looking sharp across all digital channels.

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Endless Possibilities

Bring your imagination to life with AI image generation

Unleash your creative potential with AI-powered image generation. With just a simple text prompt, you can transform your words and ideas into breathtaking, high-quality AI-generated images in seconds.

Whether you envision serene landscapes or bold futuristic designs, bring your unique perspective to life in seconds.

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How to Create a Thumbnail Using AI

1. Share your idea

Tell us what type of thumbnail you need—whether it’s for YouTube, Vimeo, or any other video platforms. Piktochart AI will instantly generate a selection of professionally designed templates tailored to your content and style.

2. Choose your favorite template

Explore a diverse library of over 20 unique templates, each crafted with distinct themes and styles. Choose the one that best represents your brand or message.

3. Customize to perfection

Make your thumbnail truly yours with easy customization tools. Edit text, fonts, and colors to match your brand aesthetic. Add images, icons, or illustrations from Piktochart’s extensive library—or upload your own assets to personalize your design further.

4. Download and share

Once your thumbnail is ready, download it in high-quality PNG format and use it as your video’s thumbnail to drive more clicks and boost engagement!

Ready to use AI to create attention-grabbing video thumbnails?

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FAQs

Absolutely! After choosing your template, you’ll seamlessly transition into our editor. Here, you can effortlessly incorporate images and other visual assets, or upload your own.

Sign up for a free Piktochart account and receive 50 AI credits each month to explore our AI capabilities. Credits are used based on features, with 1 credit for topic generation, 3 credits for pasting text or uploading documents, and 6 credits for image generation. Upgraded plans come with even more credits: 500 credits for EDU/NPO Pro, 1,000 for Pro, and 3,000 for Business/Enterprise subscribers, all renewed monthly. Unlock advanced features and unlimited editing by upgrading to one of our premium plans for maximum creativity and flexibility. Learn more here.

Optimize your results by providing detailed descriptions of your idea. You can also try different prompts to better refine the results.

Yes, you need a free Piktochart account to access our AI video thumbnail generator to download your design. Upgrade to Pro or Business for more monthly AI image generations.

Piktochart AI video thumbnail generator saves time and effort by generating eye-catching designs instantly. It provides professional templates tailored to your content type—suitable for videos across all digital channels. With easy customization options, you can create on-brand video thumbnails without design skills. Plus, Piktochart AI ensures your visuals are optimized to grab attention and drive more clicks.

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