What is a Card?
A YouTube card is a mockup showing your thumbnail inside a YouTube player interface, complete with:- Play button overlay
- Video duration badge
- Channel info
- View count (customizable)
- Title display
Use Cases
| Use Case | Description |
|---|---|
| Social Media | Share upcoming videos on Twitter/X, Instagram, etc. |
| Presentations | Professional slides for sponsors or collaborations |
| Media Kits | Showcase your content to potential partners |
| Announcements | Tease new videos to your audience |
| Portfolio | Display your best work professionally |
Cards are perfect for building anticipation. Share a card on social media before your video goes live to drive traffic on launch day.
How to Generate
- Select Thumbnail: Choose from your generated thumbnails or upload one
- Add Video Details:
- Video title
- Duration (e.g., "12:34")
- View count (optional)
- Channel name
- Choose Style: Light or dark YouTube theme
- Generate & Download: Get your card in high resolution
Customization Options
Player Styles
| Style | Best For |
|---|---|
| Classic YouTube | Standard video announcements |
| Shorts format | Vertical video promotions |
| Embedded player | Blog/website mockups |
| Search result | SEO presentations |
Theme Options
- Light mode: White background, standard YouTube look
- Dark mode: Dark background, popular viewing mode
- Both: Generate both versions for different contexts
Display Options
- View count: Show/hide, customize number
- Like count: Show/hide engagement metrics
- Channel avatar: Include your profile picture
- Timestamp: Show duration badge
- Progress bar: Add playback indicator
Example Output
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ┌─────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ [Your Thumbnail] │ │
│ │ ▶ │ │
│ │ 12:34 │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────┘ │
│ Your Video Title Here │
│ Your Channel • 125K views • 2d ago │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
Best Practices
For Social Media
- Use dark mode: Stands out better in feeds
- Add compelling title: Treat it like a headline
- Include view count: Social proof drives clicks
- High resolution: At least 1200px wide for quality
For Presentations
- Match slide theme: Light for light slides, dark for dark
- Clean metadata: Professional view counts
- Consistent branding: Use your actual channel info
For Announcements
- Tease without spoilers: Intriguing title
- Realistic duration: Match your typical video length
- Coming Soon variant: Use "Premieres in X hours" style
Export Formats
| Format | Best For |
|---|---|
| PNG | Social media, presentations |
| JPG | Web, email |
| Transparent PNG | Custom backgrounds |
Try It Now
The Card Generator is free to use—no account required.Open Card Generator to create professional YouTube player mockups.
Next Steps
Explore other tools:- Avatar Generator - Create your channel profile picture
- Thumbnail Preview - Test thumbnails on all devices