Thumbnails that still read at phone size
YouTube thumbnails, Shorts, Reels and TikTok covers in a minute. A readability check and safe-zone guides built in. Free PNG, no watermark, your photos stay on your device.
Questions
What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
1280 x 720 pixels (16:9), under 2 MB, JPG or PNG. Shorts, Reels and TikTok covers are 1080 x 1920 (9:16); keep text out of the top bar and the bottom caption area (the safe-zone guides show where).
Is Coverwick free?
Yes: 6 layouts, 4 themes, all three sizes, the readability check and safe zones, with PNG downloads and no watermark. Pro is $6.99 once for all 24 layouts and 8 themes, brand presets, all-sizes export and a YouTube-ready JPEG under 2 MB.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. Photos are drawn on a canvas in your browser and never leave your device.
Why not an AI thumbnail subscription?
Pikzels lists Premium at $22 a month billed yearly ($40 list). Coverwick doesn't generate images: you use your own photos, and Pro is $6.99 once.
Will a better thumbnail get more views?
No tool can promise views. Coverwick helps you make one that is clear and readable at the small size people actually see.