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Thumbrix
What Thumbrix is
Thumbrix is a thumbnail creation service for video creators, available on the web and as a browser extension. To make an image, describe a video or paste its YouTube link, then choose or write a short headline. You can also add a JPG or PNG reference photo. Each generation produces one 16:9 image; Thumbrix says generation takes about two minutes and full-size originals can be downloaded without a watermark. Its free AI planning tool suggests headlines and scene directions, and can be used with or without an account. The service also lists AI Edit, a thumbnail tester, Minecraft and Roblox thumbnail creators, an Outlier Finder, and a thumbnail downloader. The tester evaluates mobile readability, subject clarity, text readability, contrast and color, composition, and technical quality; its score is not actual click-through rate. Plans include a free account, one-time credit packs, and monthly Creator and Pro subscriptions. The free allowance is described differently across the listed pages: the plan says 20 credits on sign-up, while the About page and Terms describe five free image generations in total. The current extension version is described as a website launcher.
Who it suits
Thumbrix suits video creators who want to turn a video description or YouTube link into a thumbnail and can optionally provide a reference photo. Its free planning tool may also suit creators who want headline and scene suggestions before generating an image.
What it does well
- Accepts video descriptions or YouTube links as starting points.
- Supports JPG and PNG reference photos.
- Free planning suggests headlines and scene directions.
- Full-size original downloads are described as watermark-free.
- Offers one-time credit packs as well as monthly plans.
What to know first
- Free allowance differs across the listed pages.
- Each request generates one image.
- The current extension is a website launcher only.
Limits
The free account plan lists 20 sign-up credits, AI planning, saved projects, and no-watermark downloads, but the About page and Terms instead describe five free image generations in total. The listed 60-credit pack costs $2.99, paid once and is limited to 1080p images, one image at a time, with credits lasting one year.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free account | 20 credits on sign-up · AI planning · saved projects · no-watermark downloads | Free |
| 300-credit pack | $15 · 300 credits · 1080p images · one image at a time · credits last one year | $15, paid once |
| Pro | $19.90/ month · 600 credits a month · 2K and 4K output · 2–4 versions at once · credits roll over for 90 days · 20% off extra packs | $19.90 a month |
| 60-credit pack | $2.99 · 60 credits · 1080p images · one image at a time · credits last one year | $2.99, paid once |
| 600-credit pack | $30 · 600 credits · 1080p images · one image at a time · credits last one year | $30, paid once |
| Creator | $9.90/ month · 250 credits a month · 2K and 4K output · 2–4 versions at once · credits roll over for 90 days · 10% off extra packs | $9.90 a month |
As thumbrix.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open https://thumbrix.com/ in a web browser.
- Use the AI planning tool with or without an account to get headline and scene suggestions.
- Describe your video or paste its YouTube link, then choose or write a headline.
- Optionally add a JPG or PNG reference photo and generate an image.
- Download the generated image; choose a free account, credit pack, or monthly plan if needed.
Verdict
Choose Thumbrix if you want a thumbnail generator with optional reference photos, headline planning, and both one-time and monthly paid options. Look elsewhere if you need multiple images from a single request or an extension that reads YouTube pages, and check the free allowance because its stated amounts conflict.
Questions
Is Thumbrix free?
Thumbrix has a free account plan listed as free, and AI thumbnail planning is free with or without an account. The stated free image allowance conflicts: one plan lists 20 sign-up credits, while the About page and Terms describe five free generations in total.
What does Thumbrix cost?
The listed paid options include a 60-credit pack for $2.99, paid once, Creator at $9.90 a month, and Pro at $19.90 a month. Other one-time packs are listed at $15, paid once and $30, paid once.
Which platforms does Thumbrix support?
Thumbrix is listed for web and extension. Its Terms describe the current extension version 0.1.1 as a website launcher only.
What image does a generation create?
Each request creates one 16:9 image and accepts JPG or PNG reference photos. The homepage says generation takes about two minutes and full-size originals can be downloaded without a watermark.
What other tools does Thumbrix offer?
It lists AI Edit, a thumbnail tester, Minecraft and Roblox thumbnail creators, an Outlier Finder, and a thumbnail downloader. The tester scores several image qualities, but its score is not actual CTR.
Facts from Thumbrix's own pages
- Credit limits
- The pricing page says new accounts get 20 credits, while the About page and Terms describe five free image generations in total; these pages conflict on the free allowance. · thumbrix.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- Thumbnail descriptions and optional reference photos are sent to KIE for image generation, and generated images and task records are saved so users can return to results. · thumbrix.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Extension
- The Terms describe the current browser extension version 0.1.1 as a website launcher only that no longer reads YouTube pages or inserts statistics panels. · thumbrix.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Generation
- The generator creates one 16:9 image per request and accepts JPG or PNG reference photos. · thumbrix.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Image output
- The homepage says generation takes about two minutes and users can download the full-size original without a watermark. · thumbrix.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The privacy policy says Thumbrix uses Cloudflare, KIE for image generation, checkout providers Stripe, PayPal or Creem, optional Google or GitHub sign-in, and Resend transactional email when configured. · thumbrix.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Minecraft privacy
- New Minecraft generations are public by default and may be shown with their prompt in a curated gallery; eligible paid users can select private before submitting. · thumbrix.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Operator
- The Terms say Thumbrix is operated by an individual based in mainland China. · thumbrix.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Planning
- AI thumbnail planning suggests headline options and scene directions and is free, with or without an account. · thumbrix.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- Thumbrix helps video creators turn an idea into a thumbnail by combining a description, optional photo, and short headline. · thumbrix.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says API keys are stored as SHA-256 digests after being shown once, and complete card details are handled by the payment provider rather than stored in the application database. · thumbrix.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Thumbrix lists [email protected] for service, billing, rights, or account questions. · thumbrix.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Testing
- The thumbnail tester scores mobile readability, subject clarity, text readability, contrast and color, composition, and technical quality; it says the score is not actual CTR. · thumbrix.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Tools
- Thumbrix also lists AI Edit, a thumbnail tester, Minecraft and Roblox thumbnail creators, an Outlier Finder, and a thumbnail downloader. · thumbrix.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Workflow
- Users can describe a video or paste its YouTube link, choose or write a headline, then generate and download an image. · thumbrix.com, 9 Oct 2026
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