Create YouTube thumbnailsdesigned to get more clicks.

Generate multiple thumbnail concepts, compare different visual directions, and find the best angle for your video.

How It Works

Start with an existing YouTube video or create from your own title and prompt.

Option 1

From YouTube URL

Best when your video is already published or available on YouTube.

  1. 1

    Paste and analyze

    Add a public YouTube URL. StopScroll reads available metadata, transcript signals, and video context.

  2. 2

    Generate multiple directions

    Turn the video analysis into distinct thumbnail directions designed for the same content.

  3. 3

    Review and download

    Compare the generated options, choose your favorite, and download it for publishing.

Option 2

From title / prompt

Best when you are starting from an idea or want full creative control.

  1. 1

    Add your content

    Enter thumbnail text and an optional prompt. You can also upload subject images.

  2. 2

    Choose the look

    Select a thumbnail style and aspect ratio that fit your publishing format.

  3. 3

    Generate and download

    Create your thumbnails, review the results, and download the option you want to use.

Essential YouTube thumbnail tools

After you create or compare a cover, use focused StopScroll tools to resize a YouTube thumbnail, download Shorts thumbnail images, or check the highest-resolution public YouTube thumbnail available.

Thumbnail Examples

Thumbnail Examples

Buy credits when you need them

Starter

A flexible pack for occasional videos and quick experiments.

$9

40 credits

1 credit = 1 thumbnail generation. About $0.23 per image.

  • 40 thumbnail generations
  • Credits never expire
  • Generation history saved to your account

Creator

More creative directions at a lower cost per thumbnail.

$29

140 credits

1 credit = 1 thumbnail generation. About $0.21 per image.

  • 140 thumbnail generations
  • Credits never expire
  • Generation history saved to your account

Stop guessing which thumbnail to use

Use StopScroll to make multiple thumbnail options, compare their strengths and weaknesses, and pick the best cover before publishing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes StopScroll different from a regular thumbnail maker?

A regular thumbnail maker usually starts from a blank prompt. StopScroll can start from a YouTube URL, title, or prompt, then generate multiple thumbnail options you can preview and download.

Can StopScroll generate thumbnails with AI?

Yes. StopScroll works as an AI thumbnail generator. Enter your title, niche, and idea, and it will create thumbnail options for you to compare.

Can StopScroll start from a YouTube URL?

Yes. Paste a public YouTube video link and StopScroll can prepare thumbnail directions from available metadata, descriptions, chapters, and transcript signals before generation.

Does StopScroll guarantee thumbnail performance?

No. StopScroll does not guarantee CTR or exact performance. It focuses on generating multiple video-context thumbnail options and letting you download the result you want to use.

Is StopScroll good for faceless creator channels?

Yes. StopScroll is especially useful for faceless channels and creator workflows such as AI, finance, documentary, education, commentary, history, and true crime.

Can I edit the thumbnails after generating them?

The first version focuses on generating multiple thumbnail options from a URL, title, or prompt. You can download a generated thumbnail and edit it later in Canva, Photoshop, or another thumbnail designer.