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How to Make a YouTube Thumbnail That Gets Clicks

Thumbnails win or lose the click. Use the right size (1280×720), one clear focal point, bold contrast, and keep text legible on a phone.

The standard thumbnail size. Anything else gets letterboxed or cropped.
  1. Use 1280×720 (16:9). The standard thumbnail size. Anything else gets letterboxed or cropped.
  2. One clear subject. A single face or object with strong contrast reads better at small sizes than a busy collage.
  3. Describe it to the AI. Pick the YouTube thumbnail surface in AI All Social and describe the scene + mood.
  4. Add big, legible text. Keep words short and high-contrast; check they're readable at thumbnail size, then export at exactly 1280×720.
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FAQ

What size is a YouTube thumbnail?

1280×720 px (16:9). AI All Social exports at exactly that size.

How do I make a clickable thumbnail?

One clear subject, bold contrast, short legible text, and the correct 1280×720 size.

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