Make your next viral thumbnailwith AI agents such as Codex, Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini
Give your AI assistant real thumbnail references and focused feedback on your drafts. Research your next video, compare ideas, and work through the edits in one conversation.
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With ThumbnailUp
Find references for my next tech video. I want a clear subject and a strong first impression.
Searched the ThumbnailUp library

the exact personal brand strategy that makes them beg to buy
Matt Gray

The LIES That Make Your Tech ACTUALLY Work
Enrico Tartarotti
Compare the framing, the use of text, and what catches your eye first. Which direction fits your video?
From idea to upload
From the first reference
to your final thumbnail.
Turn a folder of inspiration into a clear direction for your next video.









01
Find your references
Give your AI a topic. Bring back real thumbnails and see how other creators approach it.

A person

An illustration

A bold headline
Compare the directions. Choose the one that makes your video idea clearest.
02
Work through the idea
Compare directions, compositions, and title pairings with your assistant before you design.

03
Refine your thumbnail
Upload your thumbnail. Get specific changes to try, then check the result at feed size.
Make the impression count
A small CTR change
can add up.
You put hours into the video. Its thumbnail helps people decide whether to click. See what reaching a higher CTR would mean for your channel.
Start with your impressions, then compare your current CTR with a target.
+1,000
additional clicks at your target
Calculated from your inputs. A target is not a prediction of your results.
For the people behind the thumbnail
Who is ThumbnailUp for?

Thumbnail designers
Find references for the brief, explore visual directions, and get another perspective before you send a draft to your client.

YouTube creators
Give your next video a thumbnail that makes its idea clear. Research, check the title pairing, and refine it before publishing.

Channel strategists
Research competing videos, compare thumbnail approaches, and turn what you find into a clearer brief for your designer.
Research with your AI
Give your AI real
YouTube thumbnail data.
Connect your assistant to real YouTube thumbnails, titles, and public video data. Ask it to find relevant examples, compare visual approaches, and help you choose a direction for your video.
- Real thumbnails with links to the original videos
- Topic and visual context for your next idea
- Concepts you can discuss in the same conversation
Your AI assistant
With ThumbnailUp
I'm planning a commentary video. Find a few different ways to frame the person and the story.
Searched the ThumbnailUp library

Why Scammers Wait 3 Seconds Before Speaking When You Answer the Phone
Daniel Brooks

What to eat on GLP-1 Medication: Effortless Meal Planning
GLP-1 Hub

GPT-6 Astra est le MEILLEUR modèle que j'ai testé (Fable est littéralement devenu inutile)
Melvynx
These give us different ways into the topic. We can compare a close-up, a conversation, and a scene before choosing a direction.
Thumbnail review
smart-glasses-draft.jpg
Too
creepy?
Review this thumbnail for my smart glasses interview. What should I focus on first?
Check how clearly the image introduces the subject at a small size:
- 1.Give the glasses a clear role. Make it easy to understand what the conversation is about.
- 2.Keep one main message. Let the title carry the detail, then compare the thumbnail in the feed.
Review in your conversation
A second pair of eyes.
Right in your chat.
Attach your draft, add the title and a short description, and ask for a review. ThumbnailUp gives your assistant focused feedback to help you decide what to change.
- Prioritized edits instead of a vague thumbs-up
- Feedback on the thumbnail and title together
- Relevant library comparisons when available
Search the library
Explore 10,000+
YouTube thumbnails.
Search real YouTube thumbnails by topic and narrow them down by faces, emotion, text, color, or layout. Compare channel-relative performance alongside the design.
- Browse by niche or search for a specific topic
- Find visual patterns across different channels
- Explore for free with your account
Explore
Your next idea starts with a reference

I Spent 100 Days Conquering the NEW CRAZY CRAFT Remake
DefinitelyDead

IMPORTANT: Get Your Family Ready. Here's How.
Food Prep Guide

The LIES That Make Hardware ACTUALLY Work
Enrico Tartarotti

We Played Hide & Seek Grinch Edition (VR)
daukeytoo
Review your thumbnail in the app
See exactly what
you need to change.
Open Review for visual edit markers, design ratings, title feedback, and a YouTube-style feed view. Your private history keeps each review ready to revisit.
Review
How to Get Google Voice Number Outside US | FREE American Phone Number
Design rating
Good foundation
out of 100
Quick fixes
Title & thumbnail
Room to improveThe flag and the phone make the US number idea concrete.
Swap the headline for the payoff, like "FREE US NUMBER", and let the phone show the app.
Your next thumbnail starts here
Bring the idea.
Find your direction.
Put the library and your AI to work on your next video. Research the idea, review the draft, and keep improving.
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