# Hermoso: Ideogram V4.5 for YouTube thumbnails

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# Ideogram V4.5 for YouTube thumbnails

Ideogram’s newest: posters, logos and accurate in-image text

**5** aspect ratios

**up to 14** reference images

**Standard** output resolution

**Prompt in** text to image

Yes. Ideogram V4.5 renders 16:9 stills, the shape of a YouTube thumbnail. Hermoso writes the headline and lays it out so it reads at phone size.

## Why Ideogram V4.5 works for YouTube thumbnails

- 16:9 output.
- Short, bold text that reads small.

## What YouTube thumbnails need

Size 1280 x 720, 16:9

Text Three to five words

## How to make one with Hermoso

- Paste the video title.
- Ask for thumbnails on Ideogram V4.5.
- Pick one, refine it.
- Set it on YouTube from Hermoso.

## Just ask for it

In Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any assistant connected to Hermoso, ask in plain English. Or open Ideogram V4.5 from the model menu in the app.

Three thumbnails for "I tried every cold brew" on Ideogram V4.5, big face, two words.

## Tips

- A face and three words beat a busy scene.

Make YouTube thumbnails with Ideogram V4.5. Start free, and every feature is on every plan.

[Try Ideogram V4.5 →](https://app.hermoso.ai/?src=model-ideogram-v4-5-youtube-thumbnails#models/m/image:ideogram-v4.5)

[Ideogram V4.5 specs](https://hermoso.ai/models/ideogram-v4-5/)

## Frequently asked questions

### Can Ideogram V4.5 make thumbnails?

Yes. Ask for 16:9 and the headline in quotes.

### How much does a Thumbnails render on Ideogram V4.5 cost?

The exact credit price is shown in the app before every render and settled at cost. See pricing for what a credit is worth.

## More

- [Ideogram V4.5 for product photos](https://hermoso.ai/models/ideogram-v4-5/product-photos/)
- [Ideogram V4.5 for Facebook and Instagram ads](https://hermoso.ai/models/ideogram-v4-5/facebook-ads/)
- [Nano Banana 2.1 for YouTube thumbnails](https://hermoso.ai/models/nano-banana-2-1/youtube-thumbnails/)
- [FLUX 3 for YouTube thumbnails](https://hermoso.ai/models/flux-3/youtube-thumbnails/)
- [Ideogram Vector for YouTube thumbnails](https://hermoso.ai/models/ideogram-vector/youtube-thumbnails/)
- [GPT Image 2.5 Flare for YouTube thumbnails](https://hermoso.ai/models/gpt-image-2-5-flare/youtube-thumbnails/)
- [Bria Fibo 2.0 for YouTube thumbnails](https://hermoso.ai/models/bria-fibo-2-0/youtube-thumbnails/)
- [Krea 3 for YouTube thumbnails](https://hermoso.ai/models/krea-3/youtube-thumbnails/)
- [MOSS Image for YouTube thumbnails](https://hermoso.ai/models/moss-image/youtube-thumbnails/)
- [YouTube thumbnail recipe](https://hermoso.ai/recipes/yt-thumbnail/)
- [Ideogram V4.5: full specs](https://hermoso.ai/models/ideogram-v4-5/)
- [All image models](https://hermoso.ai/models/image/)