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Create Thumbnails

Learn how to create stunning AI-generated thumbnails with effective prompts

Learn how to write effective prompts for your AI thumbnail generations. This guide covers the key techniques for getting the best results.

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Setting Up Your Generation

1. Select Your Person

Start by selecting the person you want to use. This person will be used as the face in your thumbnail instead of a random one.

For example, if you have a person named "Melvyn", select them from the person dropdown.

2. Add Style References

Add inspiration thumbnails as style references. These help the AI understand the visual style you want to achieve.

For example, you can use a thumbnail showing someone offering an iPhone as your style reference.

3. Add Reference Images

Upload any additional images you want to include in your thumbnail, such as:

  • Logos
  • Product images
  • Icons
  • Screenshots

Writing Effective Prompts

Reference Images by Name

You can reference uploaded images in your prompt using their names. For example:

"Replace the iPhone with the Cursor logo (Image 1)"

The key is to use parentheses with the image name to reference specific images.

Focus on What to Change

You don't need to describe the entire scene. Instead, focus on what you want to change from the reference:

  • The AI will automatically use your selected person
  • It will follow the style of your inspiration images
  • You just need to specify the modifications

Good prompt example:

"Replace the iPhone with the Cursor logo (Image 1), with a plain white background"

Be Specific About Details

Add specific details about:

  • Background colors or styles
  • Object placements
  • Any text you want to include

Multiple Reference Images

When using multiple reference images, label them clearly in your prompt:

Example with two images:

"Mistral app (Image 2) replacing the current Gemini icon. The logo of Claude (Image 1) contains a natural background."

This tells the AI exactly which image should replace what element.

Tips for Better Results

Start with One Generation

Each generation costs thumbnails, so start with just one variation to validate your prompt.

If the result is good, you can then generate 3-4 variations at once.

Validate Before Scaling

After your first generation:

  1. Check if the prompt worked as expected
  2. Verify the images were used correctly
  3. Check the background is respected
  4. Then increase the number of variations

Iterate and Refine

If something isn't right:

  • Edit the result to use it as a new reference
  • Adjust your prompt
  • Try changing specific elements

Summary

  1. Select your person from the dropdown
  2. Add style references (inspirations)
  3. Upload any images you want to include
  4. Write a prompt focusing on what to change
  5. Reference images using "(Image 1)", "(Image 2)" etc.
  6. Start with one generation to validate
  7. Scale up once the prompt works

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