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The Podcast Pipeline

Your Complete Podcast Workflow

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Prompt

Make a thumbnail about an AI podcast with Sam Altman.

CREATE

Create froma Prompt

Turn any idea into a ready-to-test thumbnail in seconds.

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REMIX

RecreateAny Thumbnail.

Paste a YouTube link. AI recreates the format with your edits.

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IMPROVE & EDIT

Improve withSimple Notes.

Type what you want changed. The AI updates it instantly.

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Browse the most-used podcast thumbnails and brand new additions

Last updated: January 24, 2026

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Why Podcast Creators Choose VisualKit

Build authority. Grow your audience.

Podcast thumbnails need to show who's talking and why it matters. Here's how we help you look professional.

Show who's on the show

Clear headshots of host and guest that make viewers immediately know who they'll be listening to. Perfect for interview and discussion formats.

Episode titles that get clicks

Bold, readable text that clearly communicates the topic, even when your thumbnail is tiny in YouTube's recommended feed.

Look like a professional show

Clean, authoritative layouts that match the aesthetic of Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, and other top podcast channels.

Works on all platforms

Thumbnails that look great on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and social media clips. One design, everywhere.

Pricing

Flexible Plans

Starter

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$15/mo.

Weekly creators who want more clicks.

Includes:

  • 60 credits / month
  • Community support
  • No watermarks
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Pro

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$29/mo.

Serious creators who want more views, fast

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • 150 credits / month
  • Ultra image quality
  • All premium templates
  • Priority generation speed

Credit Pack

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$15

Need more this month? Top up anytime.

Includes:

  • 60 additional credits
  • Valid for 60 days
  • Instant top-up
  • Stack multiple packs

All plans include access to App Icon, Thumbnail, Social Content & Logo creation.

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Common Questions

Podcast Thumbnail Questions

Show clear headshots of the guest, use bold readable text with the topic or guest name, and keep backgrounds simple. VisualKit applies design patterns from top podcasts like Joe Rogan Experience and Lex Fridman for maximum discoverability.
1280x720 pixels (16:9 ratio). VisualKit exports this exact size in HD quality, perfect for YouTube and optimized for mobile viewing.
Yes. While they're designed for YouTube's 16:9 format, the centered composition works well when cropped to square for Spotify and Apple Podcasts cover art.
For interview shows, showing both builds more interest. For solo episodes, just the host works. VisualKit supports both layouts seamlessly.
Include details like 'Ep. 42' or 'with Elon Musk' in your prompt and VisualKit adds them with clean typography and optimal placement.
Absolutely. VisualKit works for interview podcasts, panel discussions, solo commentary, educational shows, and news breakdown formats.
30-60 seconds. You get multiple professional options instantly, all in 1280x720 HD format ready to upload.
Yes. The clear composition and bold text work great for full episodes and short-form clips on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.
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