YouTubeThumbnail text

Thumbnail Text Overlay Options

Use when you need short, punchy overlay words for a thumbnail that pair with your title without repeating it.

The prompt
prompt.txt
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.

Variables

Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.

  • {{title}}
  • {{visual}}
  • {{emotion}}
Recommended models
Claude Opus 4.8GPT-5Gemini 2.5 Pro
Tags
#thumbnail#overlay#ctr#copy

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