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Thumbmagic
What Thumbmagic is
Thumbmagic is a web-based AI thumbnail maker for YouTubers, content creators, agencies, and brands. Users can start with a public YouTube link, upload an MP4, MOV, AVI, or WEBM video up to 5GB, or provide at least 100 characters of script. Each generation consumes one credit and creates two thumbnail versions. In the editor, users select an element, describe a requested change, and generate a variant; edits also use one credit. A text tool suggests three to five headlines and offers six fonts, while an expression changer provides six choices: Happy, Surprised, Shocked, Angry, Excited, and Curious. The service lists standard YouTube thumbnails at 1280x720 pixels and 9:16 templates for short-form platforms. Its stated use cases include YouTube, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram. Free access provides three thumbnails without requiring a credit card. Paid plans are billed yearly and start at $17 a month; the Starter plan includes 100 thumbnails per month. The privacy notice says servers are in the United States and customer data may be kept for up to two years after a contract ends.
Who it suits
Thumbmagic suits creators, agencies, and brands making thumbnails for YouTube or short-form platforms. It supports video, script, and public YouTube link inputs, with a free allowance and yearly paid plans.
What it does well
- One generation creates two thumbnail variants.
- Accepts video uploads up to 5GB.
- Free access includes three thumbnails without a card.
- Listed destinations include YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
What to know first
- Each generation, edit, and expression change uses a credit.
- Custom font uploads are not supported.
- Starter is billed yearly at $17 a month.
- Customer data may be retained for up to two years after contract end.
Limits
Free access includes three thumbnails. Starter, the lowest paid plan, includes 100 thumbnails per month and one avatar; each generation, edit, and expression change uses one credit.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | billed yearly · 100 thumbnails/month · 1 avatar · Starter templates · AI Editing · no watermark | $17 a month |
| Pro | billed yearly · 500 thumbnails/month · up to 10 avatars · Starter & Pro templates · AI Editing · template replication · 2x faster generation · no watermark | $35 a month |
| Business | billed yearly · Unlimited thumbnails/month · unlimited avatars · Starter & Pro templates · AI Editing · template replication · 4x faster generation · priority features/support · AI filters · AI face expressions · no watermark | $59 a month |
As thumbmagic.co lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open https://www.thumbmagic.co/.
- Use the web service.
- Start with three free thumbnails without a credit card, or choose a paid plan.
- Paste a public YouTube link, upload a supported video up to 5GB, or enter at least 100 script characters.
Verdict
Thumbmagic offers several ways to turn video or script material into thumbnail concepts, with editing, text suggestions, and expression options. The free allowance is limited to three thumbnails; paid plans are billed yearly and begin with 100 monthly thumbnails on Starter.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Free access includes three thumbnails and does not require a credit card.
How much do paid plans cost?
Starter is $17 a month billed yearly, Pro is $35 a month billed yearly, and Business is $59 a month billed yearly.
Which platforms can I use it for?
The site lists YouTube, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram thumbnail use cases.
What inputs can I use to generate a thumbnail?
Users can paste a public YouTube URL, upload an MP4, MOV, AVI, or WEBM file up to 5GB, or enter at least 100 characters of script.
Can I upload custom fonts?
No. Custom font uploads are not supported.
What does each generation cost in credits?
Each generation uses one credit and creates two variants. Each edit and expression change also uses one credit.
Facts from Thumbmagic's own pages
- Company location
- The homepage footer says “Made with love in Thailand.” · thumbmagic.co, 3 Oct 2026
- Editing
- The thumbnail editor lets users select an element, describe a change, and generate a variant; each edit uses 1 credit. · thumbmagic.co, 3 Oct 2026
- Exports
- The video-to-thumbnail page says standard YouTube thumbnails are 1280x720 pixels and that 9:16 templates are available for short-form platforms. · thumbmagic.co, 3 Oct 2026
- Expressions
- The expression changer offers six options: Happy, Surprised, Shocked, Angry, Excited, and Curious; each change uses 1 credit. · thumbmagic.co, 3 Oct 2026
- Free access
- The pricing page offers 3 free thumbnails with no credit card required. · app.submagic.co, 3 Oct 2026
- Generation
- The service says each generation uses 1 credit and produces 2 thumbnail variants. · thumbmagic.co, 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The video-to-thumbnail workflow accepts YouTube URLs; the pages reviewed do not identify other product integrations. · thumbmagic.co, 3 Oct 2026
- Payment terms
- The pricing page states there are no setup fees, subscriptions can be cancelled anytime, and purchases have a 30-day money-back guarantee. · app.submagic.co, 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- The privacy notice says personal data is protected with technical and organizational measures, customer data is retained for up to 2 years after the contract ends, and its servers are in the United States. · thumbmagic.co, 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy law
- The privacy notice identifies TURBO STUDIO S.A.S. as data controller and says it processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection law, specifically the GDPR. · thumbmagic.co, 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- Thumbmagic describes itself as an AI thumbnail maker for YouTubers, content creators, agencies, and brands. · thumbmagic.co, 3 Oct 2026
- Supported destinations
- The site lists YouTube, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram thumbnail use cases. · thumbmagic.co, 3 Oct 2026
- Text tools
- Its text generator offers 3–5 AI headline suggestions and six listed fonts, and custom font uploads are not supported. · thumbmagic.co, 3 Oct 2026
- Video input
- Users can paste a public YouTube link, upload MP4, MOV, AVI, or WEBM video files up to 5GB, or enter at least 100 characters of script. · thumbmagic.co, 3 Oct 2026
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