Is this really GPT Image 2?

No. GPT Image 2 has not been publicly released by OpenAI. This playground uses Doubao Seedream and Google Gemini Nano Banana 2 — the best image models available today. When OpenAI ships GPT Image 2, it will appear as a selectable model in this same tool.

Yes. 5 generations per day per IP, no login, no card. We hold the API keys and pay the per-image cost ourselves. If you need higher volume, use the underlying APIs directly.

Can I use the output commercially?

Yes, subject to each underlying provider's terms of service. Doubao Seedream and Google Gemini both permit commercial use of generated content, with some restrictions on generating real-person likenesses and regulated content.

Do you store my prompts?

We store prompts only long enough to forward them to the image provider. We do not retain prompts, generated images, or your IP address beyond the rate-limiting window (24 hours).

When will GPT Image 2 be added?

The day OpenAI officially releases it. Current best-estimate window is late May to early June 2026.

Why are you allowed to call this 'GPT Image Design'?

The domain name references the broader AI image category. We make no claim of affiliation with OpenAI, and our tool clearly labels every generated image with the actual provider. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

What if I hit the daily limit?

Wait until UTC midnight for a reset, or use the underlying provider APIs directly with your own key.

Are generated images watermarked?

Visibly, no. Each provider embeds C2PA metadata that indicates the image is AI-generated — this survives basic editing in C2PA-aware tools and is the industry standard for content authenticity.

AI Prompt Template for YouTube Thumbnails

Name: GPT Image Design
Author: GPT Image Design

TL;DR

YouTube thumbnail prompts should be built for instant recognition, not visual complexity. Start with one subject, one emotion, one background idea, and a composition that leaves room for headline text if you plan to overlay it later. Most weak thumbnails fail because the scene contains too many objects or the face, product, or action is too small. Use the template here to generate cleaner concepts for tutorials, commentary videos, product reviews, or explainers.

Thumbnail prompt template

[subject or face], [clear emotional expression or action], [background context], [bold lighting], [color contrast], youtube thumbnail composition, subject large in frame, high visual clarity, uncluttered background, space for headline text

What good thumbnails need

| Factor | Best practice | |---|---| | Subject size | make the hero element fill the frame | | Contrast | use one bright accent against a simple background | | Emotion | surprise, focus, urgency, curiosity, relief | | Background | supporting context only | | Text space | preserve negative space for layout flexibility |

Runnable prompt examples

Tutorial video

Focused creator pointing at a laptop screen, confident expression, simple studio background with soft blue accent light, bold contrast, youtube thumbnail composition, large subject in frame, uncluttered layout, room for text on the right

Product review

Close-up of a person holding wireless earbuds with a skeptical expression, soft dark background, strong rim light, yellow accent color, youtube thumbnail composition, oversized subject and product, high clarity, minimal distractions

Commentary video

Animated reaction face with raised eyebrows, abstract red and black background, dramatic directional light, high-contrast youtube thumbnail layout, large face in frame, bold focal point, headline space at top left

Quick testing matrix

| Variant | What to change | |---|---| | A | facial expression | | B | background color | | C | product closer to camera | | D | stronger negative space for text |

Practical rules

Keep the main subject large.
Use one clear emotion.
Avoid busy full-scene illustrations.
Leave room for text overlays.
Test multiple color directions before changing the concept.

Related guides

FAQ

Should text be inside the image prompt?

Usually it is better to reserve space for text and add the final wording in your design tool.

What makes a thumbnail prompt fail?

Too many objects, weak subject size, and low contrast are the most common issues.

Are AI thumbnails useful for A/B tests?

Yes. They are especially useful for generating multiple concept directions quickly.

Should I use realistic faces or stylized artwork?

That depends on channel identity, but both work better when the composition is simple and the focal point is obvious.

GPT Image Design is not affiliated with OpenAI. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

AI Prompt Template for YouTube Thumbnails That Read Fast