Zenshya

Free AI tool

Thumbnail Text Generator

Get short overlay phrases that complement your title instead of repeating it. Built for mobile feeds where viewers scan face + 2–4 words in half a second.

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What this tool does

  • Suggests concise overlay phrases matched to curiosity, shock, excitement, and similar emotions.
  • Keeps word count low so text stays legible on a phone screen.
  • Highlights an emphasis word and suggested emotion for each option.

Examples

  • Cooking Short

    Topic: “Restaurant-style dal tadka at home.” Overlay ideas: “5 MIN DAL”, “TADKA FAIL?”, “RESTAURANT HIT”. Pair with a spoon-pour frame, not a full recipe sentence.

  • Career story

    Topic: “I quit my 9–5 for freelancing.” Overlay ideas: “DAY 1”, “QUIT?”, “₹0 → CLIENT”. Keep title longer; let the thumbnail carry the emotion.

Example output

Illustrative sample showing the structure this tool returns — not a live generation or customer result.

Topic: budget laptop vs MacBook

  • DON'T BUY YET — emphasis: BUY · Curiosity
  • ₹40K TRUTH — emphasis: TRUTH · Shock

Use cases

  • Finding overlay text that does not duplicate the first five words of your title.
  • Testing emotion variants (curiosity vs warning) for the same thumbnail frame.

How to use

  1. Enter the video topic or the emotion you want viewers to feel.
  2. Tune max words, emotion, and language in advanced settings.
  3. Copy overlays you like and pair them with a clear face or object focal point.

Common mistakes

  • Putting a full sentence on the thumbnail — it becomes unreadable at feed size.
  • Repeating the exact title phrase on the overlay so title + thumbnail say the same thing twice.

FAQ

How many words should thumbnail text have?
Usually 1–4 words. If it needs a full sentence, put that energy into the title instead.
Does this design the thumbnail image?
No — it focuses on overlay copy. You still choose imagery, contrast, and composition.
How many credits does this cost?
Thumbnail text generation costs 1 credit per run.

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