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Creative tool
Thumbnail Text Overlay
Add bold, outlined text to an image at the correct 1280x720 YouTube thumbnail size.
Personal or Dual plan
Included in the Personal plan (from $4/month), in Dual (Personal and Business together) and in the 7-day free trial.
No payment card is needed to start the trial.
What you get
Why use Thumbnail Text Overlay online
Nothing to install
Thumbnail Text Overlay runs in a modern browser on desktop, tablet and phone. Open it in a tab and start; there is nothing to download or update.
Your work stays yours
Anything you save is stored in your account, can be exported, and is not sold.
Part of the creative studio
Sits alongside the photo, audio, video, 3D, floor-plan and book-writing tools in the same account.
Connections
Works well with
Tools that connect to Thumbnail Text Overlay in the same account.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Thumbnail Text Overlay free to use?
Thumbnail Text Overlay is included in the Personal plan from $4/month, and in the Dual plan (Personal and Business together). Every new account starts with a 7-day free trial of every tool, and no payment card is needed to start.
Do I need to install anything to use Thumbnail Text Overlay?
No. Thumbnail Text Overlay runs in a modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android. There is nothing to download, update or uninstall.
Is my data private when I use Thumbnail Text Overlay?
Anything you save is stored in your account, can be exported, and is not sold. You can download everything at any time with Export My Data.
Does Thumbnail Text Overlay work on my phone?
Yes. Thumbnail Text Overlay runs in a modern browser on desktop, tablet and phone.
What else is included with Thumbnail Text Overlay?
Xerion has 199 browser-based tools across 9 categories: Business, Creative, Developer, Everyday, Finance, Fun & Games, PDF, Productivity and Security. The 7-day free trial includes every one of them; after that, the plan you pick decides which are included.
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Get started
Try Thumbnail Text Overlay free for 7 days
Every new account starts with a 7-day free trial of every tool. No payment card is needed to start, and your saved work is kept whatever you decide afterwards.
Included in the Personal plan (from $4/month), in Dual (Personal and Business together) and in the 7-day free trial. Already have an account? Log in.