# Create YouTube thumbnails

Produce 1280×720 click-worthy thumbnail images combining a subject, bold headline text and brand colours, usually in a repeatable series style.

Synonyms: thumbnail, thumbnails, youtube thumbnail, video thumbnail, cover image, youtube cover, video cover art, make thumbnails, thumbnail design

| Tool | Fit | Skill | Cheapest plan with it | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canva | native | none | Canva Free $0 | verified |
| Adobe Express | strong | none | Adobe Express Free $0 | verified |
| Adobe Creative Cloud | strong | technical | Photography plan (1TB) $19.99 | verified |
| Google Gemini | partial | none | Google AI Plus $4.99 | verified |
| ChatGPT | partial | none | Plus $20 | verified |
| Grok | partial | none | Premium $30 | verified |
| Figma | workaround | basic | Starter (free) $0 | verified |

## Workflows
- [Make YouTube thumbnails with ChatGPT instead of Canva](https://onelesstool.com/workflows/youtube-thumbnails-with-chatgpt.md)