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YouTube thumbnails with a cutout subject
The cutout-over-graphic look is the standard thumbnail style for a reason. Here is the workflow.
No signup. No watermark. Processed in a browser.
Drop a photo of yourself
Any clear photo works. No green screen needed.
PNG·JPG·WebP
How it works
01
Take a reaction shot
Big expression, well-lit. A phone photo works.
02
Drop it above
The tool isolates you. Download the transparent PNG.
03
Composite in the editor
Place the cutout over a graphic, add three or four large words, export at 1280 by 720.
Things that help
—Keep your face on the left or right third of the frame, not centred.
—Text should be readable at 320 pixels wide.
—High contrast between text and background.
Common questions
Can I use a screenshot from my video?
Yes if the lighting is good.
What size should the export be?
1280 by 720 pixels, under 2MB.
Should I add a border?
No. YouTube crops it on some surfaces.