Pixado
Pixado is a web and API platform for creating YouTube thumbnails from video ideas.
What Pixado is
Pixado is a web and API platform for creating YouTube thumbnails from video ideas. Its ThumbScore feature analyzes more than 50 signals and returns a score from 0 to 100 with a verdict in five seconds. The service says it can generate 10 scored thumbnail options from a prompt in about 60 seconds. A trend dashboard tracks thumbnails in more than 40 niches and refreshes hourly. Editing tools include Smart Improve AI, face expression swapping, Magic Text Styles, and multi-platform export. Studio Agency adds client folders, competitor tracking for 50 channels, rendering at 2× speed, priority support, API access, and bulk generation. Pixado works alongside an existing YouTube channel and does not upload or post for users. Listed monthly plans are Starter at $29.99 a month, Creator Pro at $39.99 a month, and Studio Agency at $79.99 a month; annual billing options are also listed. Monthly generation limits are 50, 150, and 450 images respectively. The pricing page offers a 14-day money-back guarantee only if no thumbnail has been generated.
Good
- Scores thumbnails using more than 50 signals.
- Generates 10 scored variations from a prompt.
- Trend dashboard refreshes hourly across more than 40 niches.
- Users can use thumbnails commercially.
Watch out
- Starter costs $29.99 a month.
- Starter includes 50 generated images per month.
- Pixado does not upload or post on a user's behalf.
- The refund guarantee excludes subscribers who generated a thumbnail.
Who it suits
Starter is positioned for creators publishing 1–2 videos a week, while Creator Pro is for solo creators publishing 1–4 weekly. Studio Agency is aimed at teams managing at least five channels or client accounts.
Verdict
Pixado combines thumbnail scoring, prompt-based variations, editing tools, and trend tracking for YouTube creators and teams. Its plans have different image limits and monthly prices, and publishing remains the user's responsibility.
Plans and prices
From Pixado's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $29.99 a month | 50 AI-generated images/month · 1 seat · email support · Billed every month; annual option: $24.99/month, billed annually ($299.88/year) |
| Creator Pro | $39.99 a month | 150 AI-generated images/month · 1 seat · email support · Billed every month; annual option: $29.99/month, billed annually ($359.88/year) |
| Studio Agency | $79.99 a month | 450 AI-generated images/month · 5 seats · 50 competitor channels tracked · priority support · Billed every month; annual option: $59.99/month, billed annually ($719.88/year) |
The facts
Each one read from Pixado's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Agency features
- Studio Agency adds client folders, advanced competitor tracking for 50 channels, priority rendering at 2× speed, and priority support.checked 2 Oct 2026
- AI generation
- The site says Pixado can generate 10 scored thumbnail variants from a prompt in about 60 seconds.checked 2 Oct 2026
- API access
- The pricing FAQ says Studio Agency includes API access and bulk generation.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Commercial use
- Pixado states that users' thumbnails are theirs to use commercially.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- The privacy policy says full card numbers are not stored on Pixado's servers and lists Stripe as its payment processor.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Editing features
- Plan features include Smart Improve AI, face expression swapping, Magic Text Styles, and multi-platform export.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- Pixado describes itself as an all-in-one platform for turning video ideas into YouTube thumbnails.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The privacy policy says uploaded and generated images are stored in encrypted AWS S3 cloud storage in the EU region while the account is active.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Support and refund limit
- The pricing page offers a 14-day money-back guarantee only if the subscriber has not generated a thumbnail, and lists email support on Starter and Creator Pro.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Thumbnail scoring
- ThumbScore analyzes more than 50 signals and gives a 0–100 score and a verdict in five seconds.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Trend dashboard
- The trend dashboard tracks thumbnails across more than 40 niches and refreshes hourly.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- The pricing page positions Starter for creators publishing 1–2 videos a week, Creator Pro for solo creators publishing 1–4 videos a week, and Studio Agency for teams managing 5 or more channels or client accounts.checked 2 Oct 2026
- YouTube publishing
- Pixado says it works alongside an existing channel and never uploads or posts on the user's behalf.checked 2 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Montréal, Québec, Canadachecked 28 Sep 2026
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