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YouTube thumbnail prompt for Gemini & ChatGPT
This prompt creates a 16:9 YouTube thumbnail with a large close-up visual on one side, bright high-contrast colours, a clean blurred background and open space on the other side for a short headline in quotes.
The prompt
Create an eye-catching YouTube thumbnail for a video about [TOPIC, e.g. how I saved 1 lakh in 6 months]. Show [MAIN VISUAL, e.g. a young man with an excited, surprised expression holding a piggy bank] on the right side, large and close-up. Bright high-contrast colours ([COLOURS, e.g. yellow and deep blue]), clean blurred background. Leave the left side open for bold headline text: "[3-4 WORD TITLE]". 16:9, sharp.
Pro tip: Keep headlines to 3-4 words max for mobile readability.
How to use this prompt
- Open Gemini and start a new image.
- Paste the prompt and replace the [BRACKETED] fields with your subject or brand.
- Generate a few variations and pick the closest.
- Refine by changing one detail at a time, such as the lighting, angle or colours.
Prompt at a glance
- Category
- Image
- Works with
- Gemini · ChatGPT
- Length
- 68 words
- Fields to fill in
- TOPIC, MAIN VISUAL, COLOURS, 3-4 WORD TITLE
- Last updated
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It is written for Gemini and ChatGPT. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.
What do I need to fill in?
Replace these fields before you send it: TOPIC, MAIN VISUAL, COLOURS, 3-4 WORD TITLE. Each field shows an example in the prompt.
Can I use the generated image commercially?
That depends on the tool you generate it with and your plan. Check that tool's terms before you publish or sell the result.
