Thumbnail Pricing Plans
Three levels of work, priced by complexity: from a clean collage to full professional retouching with lighting and stylization.
What each tier includes
| Price | What you get | Lead time |
|---|---|---|
| $30 |
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Up to 1-2 days, depending on the load |
| $40-60 |
Thumbnail pricing on this site is built around tiers of creative complexity rather than a single flat rate. The simplest level covers a clean collage assembled from several photos with a text overlay and a single revision, which works well for creators who already have strong source material and simply need it packaged into an attractive cover. The middle tier opens up concept creation, where the visual idea itself is developed, while the highest tier adds full professional retouching, lighting adjustments and stylization for videos that need to look like campaign artwork. Every quote maps to the tier that matches the work you need. The cost of a thumbnail is described as the sum of production time plus many other parameters that shape the final cover. That means two thumbnails can carry very different workloads even when they look superficially similar in scope, because research, concept iteration, custom composition and detailed finishing all consume different amounts of effort. The site presents this openly so clients understand why a straightforward collage and a heavily stylized design do not cost the same, and why delivery time shifts with the current load of incoming orders. Lead time is tied directly to the tier you select, with the most basic work moving fastest and the most elaborate production requiring more room in the schedule. Clients are encouraged to plan ahead, share a clear brief and existing assets early, and understand that revisions, difficult source material and unusual aspect ratios can extend the agreed deadline. The stated aim is a predictable workflow where the artwork arrives when it is actually needed, rather than a rushed result that undermines the channel's promotion plan. A thumbnail is treated here as a genuine promotional asset, not decoration. The site claims that its covers increase click-through rate on average by a meaningful margin, and argues that a strong thumbnail helps a video pay for itself through views and new subscriptions while also standing out in trending and recommended feeds. Ordinary, forgettable covers are the main reason good content goes unseen, so the emphasis falls on making the image attractive enough to attract attention in the first place and to suggest the value of the video before anyone presses play. The ordering process is designed to be simple and direct: you choose the tier that matches your project, discuss the format and content of the video through the available messaging channels, and receive a cover prepared for the platform's recommended dimensions. Feedback rounds are part of the standard workflow, and the site publishes its policies, terms of service, privacy notes and cookie practices alongside the portfolio and blog. Formats, deadlines and deliverables are confirmed before work begins, so both sides know exactly what is being produced and what happens if expectations need to change. |
Up to 1-2 days, depending on the load |
| $80+ |
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Up to 1-3 days, depending on the load |
$30
Simple collage
- Collage of several photos
- Text on the thumbnail
- 1 edit included
Lead time: 1-2 days
$40-60
Concept creation
- Original concept developed for the video
- Collage and text
- 2 edits included
Lead time: 1-2 days
$80+
Professional retouching
- Professional retouching
- Lighting and stylization
- Deep, channel-ready finish
Lead time: 1-3 days
Materials for the order
- Photos, screenshots or footage frames you want used
- The video title and the idea behind it
- A link to your channel so the style can be matched
- Any references or examples of thumbnails you like
Good to know
- The final cost depends on production time and the parameters of the task
- All rights for commercial use transfer to you after payment
- Signed document transfers are available for an additional +$5 per thumbnail
- Finished files are sent via Google Drive or Gumroad.com to your email
Tell me what your video needs
Send the topic of your video and the style you are after, and you will receive a price and lead time for the work. The average thumbnail lifts video CTR by 2-5%.