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Prohibited topics for thumbnail generation

Our YouTube thumbnail generator doesn’t create thumbnails on the topics listed below. Requests like these are rejected – it’s best to check your idea in advance.

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Off-limits

What the generator won’t create

01

Adult content (18+)

  • pornography
  • erotica
  • sexual content
  • exposed intimate body parts
02

Content involving minors

  • any sexual material
  • scenes of violence against children
  • dangerous or inappropriate situations involving children
03

Violence and cruelty

  • murder
  • torture
  • dismemberment
  • blood and severe injuries
  • shocking scenes
04

Drugs and illegal substances

  • drug use
  • drug manufacturing
  • drug sales
  • drug promotion
05

Criminal activity

  • fraud
  • theft and robbery
  • illegal activity
  • instructions for committing crimes
06

Weapons and hazardous materials

  • weapon manufacturing
  • instructions for using weapons
  • explosives
  • hazardous chemicals
07

Extremism and terrorism

  • extremist materials
  • terrorist symbols
  • promotion of violence and hatred
08

Discrimination and insults

  • inciting hatred
  • racism
  • degrading people on any grounds
09

Illegal content

  • any material that violates applicable law

⚠️ Some requests may be rejected automatically due to the AI’s built-in restrictions. This may apply to certain celebrities, brands, logos, characters from movies, games and cartoons, and other copyrighted content.

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