GEN LAYERS
AI YouTube thumbnail generator and editor
About GEN LAYERS
GenLayers is an AI thumbnail studio built for YouTube creators who want high-click thumbnails without spending hours in Photoshop. You type a video title and the tool designs a 16:9 thumbnail, or you can start from a rough sketch or reference image and let it turn that into a polished layout.
Once a thumbnail is generated, you refine it in a live editor using plain-English instructions. Common edits include swapping faces, including your own from a quick phone photo, replacing backgrounds, and adjusting overlay text. The aim is a fast starting point that can be tweaked conversationally rather than rebuilt layer by layer.
Pricing is pay-as-you-go with no monthly subscription. You buy a one-time credit pack, where studio generations and AI edits draw from the same balance, and new accounts receive a set of free credits to try the workflow. Each pack includes a commercial usage license for monetized videos and client work.
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