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YouTube Thumbnail Preview

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Preview your custom thumbnail, video title, channel name, and duration badge in realistic desktop grid, mobile feed, and small readability mockups.

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How to Use YouTube Thumbnail Preview

  1. 1Upload your 16:9 thumbnail image (JPG, PNG, or WebP) from your computer.
  2. 2Type your proposed Video Title, Channel Name, Meta Line (e.g., '124K views • 2 hours ago'), and Duration Badge (e.g., '14:28').
  3. 3Switch between or simultaneously view the Desktop Home Grid card, Mobile Feed card, and Small Compact Readability preview.
  4. 4Check the title truncation indicator and safe-zone overlay (showing where the bottom-right duration badge covers the image).

Key Features & Privacy

  • ✦Simultaneous realistic previews for Desktop Grid (360px), Mobile Feed (full-width), and Compact Sidebar/Readability (168px).
  • ✦Live character counter warning when video titles exceed 60–70 characters (where truncation often occurs).
  • ✦Toggleable bottom-right Duration Badge safe-zone check so critical text isn't covered by the timestamp.
  • ✦100% local mockup rendering without connecting to any YouTube APIs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tool connect to my YouTube account or YouTube API?
No. All mockups are rendered locally in your browser using CSS and your uploaded image file.
Why is the small readability preview important?
Over 70% of viewers browse on mobile or compact suggested feeds where thumbnails appear only a few centimeters wide. Checking the small preview ensures your text remains legible at reduced scales.
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