# Thumbpilot

> AI-powered YouTube thumbnail generator. Upload a reference image, write a text prompt, and get a professional 16:9 thumbnail in seconds.

Thumbpilot is a web application at https://thumbpilot.app that helps YouTube creators generate click-worthy thumbnails using artificial intelligence.

## What Thumbpilot Does

- Generates YouTube thumbnails (1280×720 px, 16:9) from a reference image + text prompt
- Built-in canvas editor for text overlays and AI-generated object insertion
- Pay-per-use pricing: 20 cents per AI thumbnail, 2 cents per AI object, text overlays are free
- No subscription required — credits never expire
- Supports English and German
- Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers

## How It Works

1. Upload a reference image (PNG, JPG, or WebP) to set the visual style
2. Write a text prompt describing the desired thumbnail scene
3. AI generates a finished 16:9 YouTube thumbnail in under 30 seconds
4. Fine-tune in the built-in canvas editor (text, objects, composition)
5. Download the finished thumbnail and upload to YouTube Studio

## Key Differentiators

- Reference-image guided generation (not just text-to-image)
- Purpose-built for YouTube thumbnails (unlike general design tools)
- Integrated canvas editor — no external software needed
- Affordable pay-per-use model with no commitment

## Pricing

| Feature | Cost |
|---|---|
| AI Thumbnail Generation | €0.20 |
| AI Object Generation | €0.02 |
| Text Overlay | Free |

Credits can be topped up at any time and never expire.

## Links

- Website: https://thumbpilot.app
- Thumbnail Studio: https://thumbpilot.app/studio
- Contact: https://thumbpilot.app/kontakt
- Full details for LLMs: https://thumbpilot.app/llms-full.txt