🚀 Fast
60 seconds from template to export. No signup walls, no uploads, no waiting.
News / Drama Thumbnail Maker for YouTube Shorts
Start from the Breaking template — a high-CTR layout built fornews / drama creators. Edit the hook, drop in your face, export 1080×1920.
🔒 Private
100% client-side. Your photos never touch a server — this is the Canva alternative that keeps your content yours.
📈 High-CTR
Every layout follows the viral playbook: 3-word hooks, giant numbers, one accent color, clear face zone.
How it works
- Pick the Breaking template — the composition is done for you.
- Type your hook — 3-4 words. "RANK 1", "$10K", "I QUIT".
- Add your face — faces are the #1 CTR lift. Drag it into the marked zone.
- Export PNG — 1080×1920, ready for YouTube.
FAQ
Is this news / drama thumbnail maker really free?
Yes — 100% free, no signup, no watermark. Everything runs in your browser, so there are no server costs to pass on to you.
What size are YouTube Shorts thumbnails?
Shorts thumbnails are 1080×1920 (9:16 vertical). Every template is pre-sized, so your export is ready to upload.
Do I need design skills?
No. Templates come with proven high-CTR layouts: giant 3-word hooks, one accent color, and a clear face zone. Swap the text, drop in your photo, export.
Is my content private?
Completely. ShortThumbs is client-side only — your photos and projects never leave your device. There is no upload.