YouTube Thumbnail Maker
Thumbnails with a cut-out subject on a bold background get clicks. Remove your background, drop yourself onto a color or scene, and export at full resolution — ready for YouTube's 1280×720 and beyond.
Drop an image to remove its background
or
You can also paste (Ctrl+V) an image
JPG · PNG · WebP · BMP · HEIC — up to 25MB
Uploading your image…
Still working — large images can take up to a minute
Background removed!
Preview ready — download it free, or get the full-resolution image with 1 credit.
Result kept for 24 hours — re-downloads are always free
YouTube Thumbnail Maker
Thumbnails with a cut-out subject on a bold background get clicks. Remove your background, drop yourself onto a color or scene, and export at full resolution — ready for YouTube's 1280×720 and beyond.
- Cut-out subjects on bold backdrops
- Export full resolution, scale anywhere
- Works for Shorts covers and social too
Three steps, ten seconds
Upload your image
Drag & drop or click — JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP and HEIC up to 25 MB.
AI removes the background
The subject is detected and cut out automatically, edges included.
Download your result
Free preview instantly, or full resolution for 1 credit.
Try it now — free preview, no sign-up
Free previews forever. Full HD from $0.041/image. Credits never expire.
Frequently asked questions
What size are YouTube thumbnails?
1280×720 (16:9) is standard. Export your cutout at full resolution and compose in your favorite tool — or use our background tools right here.
Can I add text and arrows?
Text overlays are best done in your video tool or design app; we handle the cutout and backdrop.