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AI YouTube Thumbnail Generator That Gets Clicks

Create high-performing thumbnails in seconds using AI trained on the best. Designed for creators who want to stand out and boost CTR.

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Trusted by over 10,000 YouTubers to find viral ideas, titles and thumbnails.

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How it works

Let AI Help You Design Click-Worthy Thumbnails

Our thumbnail generator is trained on thousands of high-performing YouTube thumbnails and fine-tuned to your niche, content style, and audience.

Here’s how it works:

1

Choose a popular YouTube channel or enter your own

2

Enter your video title or idea

3

Select a thumbnail style or prompt the AI with your own idea

4

Instantly get multiple, CTR-optimized designs to download, edit, or post

Whether you're in gaming, tech, finance, or education, our AI gives you designs that look like top creators, and perform like them too.

Thumbnail Maker How It Works

You've now got a thumbnail without touching Photoshop!

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No layers. No lasso tool. No spending 40 minutes trying to remove a background that still looks like trash.

Creators Are Using AI to Make Better Thumbnails, Faster

Our AI-powered thumbnail tool is helping creators in every niche improve visual hooks and boost performance. No design skills needed.

Gaming

Generated a “100 days Minecraft Hardcore” thumbnail that mimics Forge Labs’s cinematic approach, complete with a Minecraft style and dynamic subject framing.

Gaming

Tech

Took a simple “iPhone 17 Rumors” video and created 3 thumbnail variations styled like Marques Brownlee and Apple Explained.

Tech

Education

Recreated thumbnails similar to Ali Abdaal and Thomas Frank, minimalist, clean, and packed with visual cues that boost CTR.

Education

Watch the Thumbnail Generator in Action

In this short walkthrough, Tomas shows how fast it is to generate viral-style thumbnails with our AI tool, even if you’ve never touched Photoshop.

Try the AI Thumbnail Generator That Creators Trust

Join thousands of creators using AI to improve their thumbnails, boost views, and save time on design.

Behavioral Psychology in Thumbnails

1of10 designs with proven psychology triggers:

• High contrast to make content leap off the screen

• Emotional triggers that create instant connections

• Visual hierarchy that guides viewer attention

• Color psychology tailored to your niche and audience

Optimized for Mobile First

Most YouTube views happen on mobile. 1of10 ensures thumbnails stay crisp, clear and clickable on small screens.

No stretched text, no lost details—just perfect thumbnails wherever your viewers are.

Tested Visual Patterns

1of10 applies patterns proven to boost CTR:

• High contrast for visibility

• Emotional expressions and reactions

• Urgency and curiosity triggers

• Clear, readable text overlays

It's all built into the tool so creators don't have to figure it out.

Helps Small and Big Creators

Whether you've got 100 subs or 1 million, 1of10 helps channels stand out in any niche:

• Automatically creates thumbnails that grab attention

• Levels the playing field for smaller creators

• Helps creators stay consistent and professional

Reduces Time Spent

Creating thumbnails shouldn’t take all day. 1of10 saves hours:

• No more manual design work

• No hiring expensive designers

• No Canva or Photoshop burnout

Just faster, better thumbnails.

Consistent Brand Look Across Videos

Inconsistent thumbnails confuse viewers. 1of10 fixes this by giving your channel a cohesive, professional look.

Every thumbnail can match your style, tone, and brand. That builds trust and keeps viewers coming back for more.

Thumbnails That Match Your Content Style

Your content style is unique. 1of10 makes sure your thumbnails match that vibe, whether you're:

• A high-energy gaming creator

• A clean, minimalist tech reviewer

• An educational explainer channel

• A lifestyle or entertainment creator

• A viral trend and reaction channel

Difficulty Creating Thumbnails that Pop

Flat, boring thumbnails won't stop the scroll. 1of10 helps thumbnails pop:

• Strong visual contrast

• Eye-catching color combinations

• Bold text that grabs attention

• Clean layouts that highlight key elements

Struggling to Convey Emotion and Hook in a Single Frame

Great thumbnails are visual and emotional. 1of10 helps you convey:

• Excitement and anticipation

• Curiosity and intrigue

• Authority and trustworthiness

• Entertainment and fun

1of10 helps your audience feel compelled to click before they scroll past.

No Design Skills or Complex Tools Required

Generic design tools are too complex. 1of10 is built specifically for YouTube creators:

• No graphic design skills required

• No steep learning curve

• Tailored for YouTube thumbnail best practices

Frequently Asked Questions

Testimonials

How Our Users Found Viral YouTube Video Ideas With 1of10.

Read how our users have achieved success and improved their content with the 1of10 tool.

Colin and Samir ✌🏼✌🏾

Colin and Samir ✌🏼✌🏾

@ColinandSamir

@Richard_YTS @colinrosenblum @samirchaudry @RiadEtm proud subscribers of 1of10.com absolutely love it.
Amy Macedo

Amy Macedo

@AmyMacedo

@Richard_YTS @colinrosenblum @samirchaudry @RiadEtm proud subscribers of 1of10.com absolutely love it.I always know that I have somewhere to go for title and thumbnail inspirations!
Olly Richards

Olly Richards

@storylearning

"The last 2 videos were inspired from 1of10 and were out-performers!"
Seth Fowler

Seth Fowler

@sethfowIer

@DSzajnuk @Kovalo @MisfitsGG Focus on finding outliers in your niche/niches with similar target demographics and then replicate for initial growth

1of10.com is an amazing tool for this, made by @Richard_YTS.

Worth the investment
Greg Preece

Greg Preece

@thegregpreece

What a great tool for finding YouTube video ideas! Great work @Richard_YTS and the rest of the team. You're pushing the industry forwards 👏
Ed Lawrence

Ed Lawrence

@Ed_FilmBooth

Playing with @Richard_YTS new YouTube tool. Seeing patterns within the first 2 minutes of using it.. this is looking super promising
Ed Lawrence
Mauricio Mozo

Mauricio Mozo

@MauricioMozo5

Everyone is asking me about what tool we use for finding ideas.

Well...

This is the hiding tool that we use

For all our clients in our agency:

This tool is called 1of10

And is just UNIQUE!

It allows us to select different outliers,

That later,

In our Ideation Process
Mauricio Mozo
Zachary Staines

Zachary Staines

@zacharystaines

"I've got a kickstart to start another video!"
Max Fosh

Max Fosh

@max_fosh

@Richard_YTS It’s a great product!
CHEFPK

CHEFPK

@CHEFPK

"1of10 will help you find ideas in and outside of your niche!"
InternetCity

InternetCity

@InternetCity

"1of10 is BY FAR the best Youtube Tool!"
Ricky Comiskey

Ricky Comiskey

@rickysguitar

"I've been using the tool for a couple of weeks and has helped me shape the future of my channel!"
Tim Haubeil

Tim Haubeil

@timhaubeil

This is such a sick tool! I've been able to play around with it quite a bit during testing and it's been very useful for finding inspiration and looking at outliers I would have never come across on YT. And it's only going to get better, so check it out!📈
Vexian

Vexian

@Vexian_

This is a game-changer imo. Makes my job 10x easier