Thumbnails are the first thing people notice — whether it’s on YouTube, Instagram, or your blog. A scroll-stopping thumbnail can mean the difference between getting views or being ignored.
If you’re not a designer, don’t worry. With Krea AI, you can generate professional, high-impact thumbnails using AI — no design skills needed.
✅ Step-by-Step Guide to Make a Thumbnail in Krea AI
🔗 Step 1: Go to https://www.krea.ai
Create a free account if you don’t have one.
🎯 Step 2: Enter a Clear Thumbnail Prompt
Use a prompt that describes your video or blog topic.
Here are some prompt examples you can try:
- “YouTube thumbnail of a person frustrated with repetitive ideas, text says ‘Feeling Stuck?’”
- “Bright, bold thumbnail about AI content tools, modern tech design, neon colors”
- “Podcast thumbnail with host speaking, clean background, big text ‘Stop Repeating Yourself!’”
💡 Tip: Add phrases like “YouTube thumbnail style”, “clean layout”, or “bold text” to guide the AI better.
🖼 Step 3: Choose “Thumbnail” or “16:9” Format
Krea lets you choose different aspect ratios. For most thumbnails (YouTube/blog), use 16:9 landscape.
🎨 Step 4: Refine or Regenerate
Once the thumbnail is generated:
- If it’s not perfect, click “Remix” or tweak your prompt.
- If you like it but want variations, click “Variations” to explore similar styles.
💾 Step 5: Download & Use
Once you’re satisfied:
- Click Download
- Upload to YouTube, blog post, or wherever needed
✔️ You now have a professional-looking thumbnail made in under 5 minutes — without Photoshop or Canva.