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ThumbnailPilot
What ThumbnailPilot is
ThumbnailPilot is an AI video packaging platform for creating thumbnails and titles, available on the web and as an extension. Its tools include Thumbnail Generator, Title Generator, Thumbnail Preview, Research, and Feedback. The preview places a thumbnail inside YouTube’s interface so potential issues can be noticed before publishing. Thumbnail generation and image editing consume credits, with different actions using different amounts. Pro costs $37 a month, billed annually at $444, and includes 700 credits monthly, about 1,680 thumbnails, two workspace members, unlimited projects, collaboration, and private generations. Ultra costs $77 a month, billed annually at $924, with 1,600 credits, about 3,840 thumbnails, three members, unlimited projects, collaboration, and private generations. Both plans include a 7-day free trial. Extra credits can be purchased and do not expire or reset. A separate free YouTube Thumbnail Grabber extension downloads full-resolution thumbnails from public videos and can save multiple thumbnails at once.
Who it suits
ThumbnailPilot suits both experienced creators and people starting out who need thumbnail and title tools. The separate grabber extension suits users collecting thumbnails from public YouTube videos.
What it does well
- AI thumbnail and title generation tools
- Preview thumbnails in YouTube’s interface
- 7-day trial on all plans
- Purchased credits do not expire or reset
- Free extension downloads multiple thumbnails
What to know first
- Paid plans use credit-based actions
- Pro and Ultra prices are billed annually
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | Billed $444 annually · 700 credits / month · ~1,680 thumbnails · 2 Workspace Members · Unlimited Projects · Collaboration · Private Generations | $37 a month |
| Ultra | Billed $924 annually · 1600 credits / month · ~3,840 thumbnails · 3 Workspace Members · Unlimited Projects · Collaboration · Private Generations | $77 a month |
As thumbnailpilot.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
ThumbnailPilot combines AI packaging tools, YouTube-oriented previewing, and credit-based generation. Its paid plans include annual billing and trials, while the separate Thumbnail Grabber extension is free.
Facts from ThumbnailPilot's own pages
- Audience
- The company says it aims to help both seasoned creators and people just starting out create thumbnails. · thumbnailpilot.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Chrome extension
- Its YouTube Thumbnail Grabber extension downloads full-resolution thumbnails from public videos and can save multiple thumbnails at once. · thumbnailpilot.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Credits
- Credits are used for actions such as thumbnail generation and image editing, and different actions cost different amounts. · thumbnailpilot.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Extension price
- The YouTube Thumbnail Grabber extension is described as 100% free with no hidden costs or in-app purchases. · thumbnailpilot.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Extra credits
- Extra credits can be purchased for a fixed price, and purchased credits do not expire or reset. · thumbnailpilot.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Payment security
- The privacy policy says Stripe processes orders and ThumbnailPilot does not store sensitive payment information on its servers. · thumbnailpilot.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Preview
- Users can preview thumbnails in YouTube’s UI to spot flaws early. · thumbnailpilot.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says collected data may include name, email, IP address, user inputs, usage logs, preferences, and device information. · thumbnailpilot.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- ThumbnailPilot describes itself as an AI video packaging platform for creating thumbnails and titles in seconds. · thumbnailpilot.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Security measures
- The privacy policy lists encryption of sensitive data, regular security audits, firewalls, and access logging as data protection measures. · thumbnailpilot.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site says users can contact support by email at [email protected] or through its website chat. · thumbnailpilot.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Thumbnail tools
- Its listed tools include Thumbnail Generator, Title Generator, Thumbnail Preview, Research, and Feedback. · thumbnailpilot.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The pricing section says a 7-day free trial is available on all plans. · thumbnailpilot.com, 11 Oct 2026
- YouTube connection
- ThumbnailPilot says it uses YouTube API Services to access and display publicly available video metadata and thumbnail images. · thumbnailpilot.com, 11 Oct 2026
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