Tech review
Topic: "budget laptop vs MacBook" → overlays like "DON'T BUY YET" or "₹40K TRUTH".
Free AI tool
Thumbnail Text Generator
Get 1–5 word overlay ideas with emotion and layout hints so your thumbnail text pops on a phone.
What it does
- Suggests concise overlay phrases matched to shock, curiosity, humor, and more.
- Keeps word count low for mobile readability.
- Adds layout hints (top/center/bottom) you can apply in Canva or Photoshop.
How to use
- Enter the video topic or the emotion you want viewers to feel.
- Tune max words, emotion, and language in advanced settings.
- Copy overlays you like and pair with a strong face/object focal point.
Examples
Fitness
Topic: "home abs in 10 minutes" → short urgency overlays without medical claims.
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?
- No — it focuses on overlay copy. You still choose imagery, contrast, and composition.