★ Thumbnail Editor
Free YouTube thumbnail editor
Upload a background, add text, and export a ready-to-upload 1280×720 PNG — entirely in your browser, nothing is uploaded anywhere.
Drop an image here or click "Upload Background" — exports as 1280×720 PNG
Downloaded a thumbnail with our YouTube Thumbnail tool and want to tweak it before reusing it, or just need a quick, free thumbnail for your next video? This editor lets you drop in a background image, add bold readable text, and export a PNG at the exact 1280×720 size YouTube recommends.
Everything runs with your browser's own Canvas — the image never leaves your device, there's nothing to install, and no account is required.
Why use this thumbnail editor?
100% private
Your image is drawn on your device's canvas — never uploaded to any server.
Exact YouTube size
Exports a 1280×720 PNG, the resolution YouTube recommends for thumbnails.
Readable text, fast
Bold text with an optional outline for contrast, drag to position, done in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. It runs entirely in your browser — just open the page and start editing.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No. The editor draws everything on an in-browser canvas; nothing is sent to a server.
What size does it export at?
1280×720 pixels, the resolution YouTube recommends for thumbnails.
Can I use a thumbnail I already downloaded?
Yes — download one with our YouTube Thumbnail tool, then upload that file here as the background to edit it.