Midjourney prompt for a YouTube thumbnail
A copy-paste prompt for a bold, high-contrast YouTube thumbnail that pops in the feed.
Formatted for Midjourney · Comma-separated descriptors with --ar and --v flags; exclusions via --no.
Customize in the image builder →Ready-to-use prompt
a YouTube thumbnail for a video about [topic], Digital illustration, Dramatic / high-contrast, bold and eye-catching, bright saturated colors, one large clear focal subject, space for title text --no tiny details, low contrast, cluttered composition --ar 16:9 --v 6
Replace any [bracketed] text with your own details.
Why this prompt works
Thumbnails compete at small sizes, so the prompt demands a single bold focal subject and high contrast over fine detail.
A 16:9 frame with space for title text is specified because that's how thumbnails are actually used.
Low contrast and clutter are excluded since they're why most thumbnails disappear in the feed.
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Questions, answered
- How do I prompt AI for a YouTube thumbnail?
- Ask for a 16:9 image with one bold focal subject, bright saturated colors, high contrast, and space for title text. Promptivo's builder formats it for your image model.