Thumbnail Text Overlay Options
Use when you need short, punchy overlay words for a thumbnail that pair with your title without repeating it.
Act as a thumbnail copywriter.
Video title: {{title}}
Main visual in the thumbnail: {{visual}}
Emotion to convey: {{emotion}}
Generate 10 thumbnail text overlays. Rules:
- Maximum 4 words each, ideally 2 to 3.
- Do not repeat the title's wording; complement it.
- Mix curiosity, stakes, and contrast.
- Avoid words that are hard to read at small sizes.
For each option, note the best font emphasis (which word to enlarge or color) and whether it fits a mobile-sized thumbnail.Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.
Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.
- {{title}}
- {{visual}}
- {{emotion}}
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