Editing Thumbnails

This guide covers the editing workflow for refining your AI-generated thumbnails. Learn how to make targeted improvements without starting from scratch.

Understanding the Edit Function

The Edit feature allows you to use a generated thumbnail as a new reference point while preserving your original prompt. This enables precise modifications to specific elements without regenerating everything.
Editing is the key to efficient thumbnail creation. Instead of regenerating repeatedly, refine promising results through targeted edits.

How Editing Works

When you click Edit on a generated thumbnail:
  1. The current image becomes a reference for the AI
  2. Your original prompt settings are preserved
  3. You can add modification instructions
  4. The AI applies changes while maintaining the base composition
1

Hover Over Your Thumbnail

Move your cursor over the generated thumbnail to reveal the action menu.
2

Click the Edit Button

Select Edit to enter the modification mode.
3

Add Your Modifications

Write additional instructions for what you want changed.
4

Generate the Edit

The AI produces a modified version based on your instructions.

Primary Use Cases

Adjusting Facial Expressions

One of the most common edit scenarios is changing the expression while keeping everything else intact. Example modifications: 
Change expression to surprised
Make the smile bigger
Add a more serious look
Show excitement instead of neutral

Replacing Specific Elements

Swap out individual components using your reference assets: 
Replace the logo with (Image 1)
Swap the background product for (New Product)
Change the text overlay to show "NEW VIDEO"
The more specific your modification request, the better the results. Vague instructions lead to unpredictable changes.

Fine-Tuning Composition

Make subtle adjustments to positioning and layout: 
Move the logo slightly higher
Add more space on the left side
Center the face more in the frame
Reduce the size of the background element

The Iterative Refinement Process

Effective editing follows a systematic approach: 
Initial Generation
       ↓
   Review Output
       ↓
   Identify Issues
       ↓
  Edit Best Result → Still needs work? → Edit again
       ↓
   Final Output

Refinement Strategy

  1. Generate initial variations (3-5 outputs)
  2. Identify the closest match to your vision
  3. Edit that specific result with targeted changes
  4. Repeat refinement until satisfied
  5. Save and download the final version

Writing Effective Edit Instructions

Be Specific and Direct

Vague (Avoid)Specific (Better)
"Make it better""Brighten the background"
"Fix the face""Change expression to excited"
"Adjust the logo""Move logo to bottom right corner"
"Different colors""Change background to deep blue"

Context Preservation

Your edit instructions should focus on what to change while the AI maintains everything else: 
Good: "Change only the facial expression to shocked"

Avoid: "Create a thumbnail with a shocked face, blue
       background, and logo in the corner"
       (This recreates instead of edits)

The Reuse Alternative

If you want new variations without modifications, use the Reuse function instead:
FeatureEditReuse
Preserves compositionYesNo
Keeps prompt settingsYesYes
Applies modificationsYesNo
Generates variationsTargetedFresh

When to Reuse vs. Edit

  • Reuse: When you want completely different outputs with same settings
  • Edit: When you have a good base and need specific changes

Knowing When to Start Fresh

Editing has limits. Consider regenerating from scratch when:
Don't over-edit. If the fundamental composition is wrong, starting fresh is more efficient than endless modifications.
  • The core composition doesn't match your vision
  • Multiple major elements need changing
  • The face integration is fundamentally off
  • You want a completely different style

Signs You've Over-Edited

  • Each edit makes the image worse
  • Quality degrades with successive changes
  • Results become inconsistent or distorted
  • Edits stop having the intended effect

Advanced Editing Techniques

Chained Edits

For complex modifications, break changes into steps: 
Edit 1: Change expression to surprised
Edit 2: Brighten the background
Edit 3: Add the new logo (Image 1)
This gives you more control than requesting everything at once.

Reference Stacking

Combine editing with new reference assets:
  1. Generate base thumbnail
  2. Upload new asset needed for edit
  3. Edit with reference: "Add (New Asset) to the composition"

Expression Libraries

Create multiple expression variations from one strong base: 
Base → Edit: Happy expression
     → Edit: Shocked expression
     → Edit: Curious expression
     → Edit: Serious expression

Quick Reference

Edit Workflow Checklist

  • Identify the closest-to-desired result
  • Click Edit on that specific thumbnail
  • Write specific, targeted modification
  • Generate the edit
  • Review and iterate if needed

Common Edit Commands

GoalEdit Instruction
Expression change"Change expression to [emotion]"
Element swap"Replace [element] with (Image X)"
Color adjustment"Change [element] color to [color]"
Position shift"Move [element] to [position]"
Add element"Add (Image X) in [location]"
Remove element"Remove the [element]"
Mastering the edit workflow dramatically improves your efficiency and credit usage. Practice with targeted, specific modifications.

Next Steps

Continue improving your thumbnail workflow: