Thumbnail Text Designer
Add customizable text overlays to images
About Thumbnail Text Designer
Thumbnail Text Designer lets you add eye-catching text overlays to images directly in your browser. Perfect for creating social media thumbnails, YouTube covers, blog headers, and promotional graphics without needing expensive design software.
All processing happens locally on your device, ensuring your images never leave your computer. Design stunning text overlays with full control over fonts, colors, positioning, and effects-then download your finished creation instantly.
How to use Thumbnail Text Designer
Upload Your Image
Select or drag-and-drop an image file to use as your canvas for text overlays.
Add & Style Text
Add text layers, customize fonts, colors, effects, and position them exactly where you want.
Download Your Design
Export your finished thumbnail in your preferred format and resolution.
Pro Tips
- Use high-contrast text colors against your background image-test readability at small sizes since thumbnails are often viewed tiny.
- Limit text to 3-5 words maximum for thumbnails; short, punchy text gets better engagement than lengthy captions.
- Layer a semi-transparent dark or light rectangle behind your text to ensure readability over any background image.
- Export at 1280×720px or higher for YouTube thumbnails, and test your design on mobile to ensure it looks sharp across all devices.
Key features of Thumbnail Text Designer
Multi-layer Text
Add unlimited text layers with independent styling, positioning, and animation effects.
Custom Fonts & Typography
Choose from extensive font libraries with full control over size, weight, spacing, and line height.
Color & Gradient Support
Apply solid colors, gradients, and transparency effects to text with an intuitive color picker.
Text Effects & Shadows
Add drop shadows, outlines, glows, and other effects to make text stand out from any background.
Precise Positioning
Use alignment guides, snap-to-grid, and numerical positioning for pixel-perfect text placement.
Export in Multiple Formats
Download your design as PNG, JPG, or WebP with customizable quality and resolution settings.
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