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Create scroll-stopping Whatnot live show thumbnails that grab viewers. Show your top items, convey your show theme, get more clicks.

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Type 'enhance for live show thumbnail, make items pop and grab attention' and EditThisPic creates attention-grabbing thumbnails in 15-30 seconds. Your top items stand out, backgrounds get cleaned up, and thumbnails compete with the best sellers in the feed. Free to try, no signup required.
"My viewer count tripled when I started using professional thumbnails instead of messy desk shots. People actually click through now because my show looks worth watching." @LiveSellerQueen

Built for Whatnot Live Show Hosts

Thumbnail needs to grab attention in a fraction of a second as viewers scroll the feed
Top items need to be clearly visible and exciting in small thumbnail format
Competing with established sellers who have professional thumbnails and branding
Show theme needs to come through clearly to attract the right audience
Creating thumbnails quickly before each show without delaying the start

Your Whatnot live show thumbnail is the first thing viewers see. It determines whether they click in or scroll past. Messy desk shots lose to clean, professional thumbnails every time. EditThisPic lets you create attention-grabbing thumbnails from quick phone photos. Show your best items clearly, make them pop, and get more viewers clicking into your shows.

Whatnot shows with professional thumbnails showing clear top items get 3x more initial viewers clicking in from the feed - Whatnot Seller Community 2025

Tools for Show Thumbnails

Create Attention-Grabbing Show Thumbnails

  1. Upload your show items photo

    Drop your thumbnail image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, and WebP up to 7MB. Arrange your best items for the shot. The AI will enhance whatever you photograph, so choose items that represent your show.

    Simple cleanup and enhancement: 15-20 seconds. Background replacement: may need 2-3 refinements.
  2. Describe the thumbnail look you want

    Type 'enhance for show thumbnail, make items vibrant and attention-grabbing' or 'replace messy background with clean backdrop, keep items prominent.' Think about what makes viewers click: clear items, vibrant colors, professional look.

    For themed shows, mention the theme: 'sports card show thumbnail' or 'vintage comic live sale thumbnail' helps the AI understand the vibe.
  3. Review at thumbnail size

    Check your thumbnail at small size (the way it appears in the Whatnot feed). Are items visible? Do colors pop? Does it look professional and worth clicking? If items are too small or colors are muted, refine.

    View at feed thumbnail size first, not full zoom. The thumbnail needs to work at the size viewers will actually see it.
  4. Refine if needed

    If items need more pop or the background needs work, adjust your prompt and regenerate. Most thumbnails work well on the first try if the original photo had good item arrangement.

    Keep trying different prompts. The best thumbnails may take 2-3 attempts to get the perfect balance of color, brightness, and clarity.

Show Thumbnail Prompts

General show thumbnail enhancement
enhance for live show thumbnail, make items vibrant and attention-grabbing, professional clean presentation

The all-purpose thumbnail upgrade. Makes any collection of items look professional and clickable.

Clean background for items
replace messy background with clean white backdrop, keep all items prominent and well-lit, professional product display

Clean backgrounds make items the focus. Great for mixed-category shows where items need to speak for themselves.

Vibrant colors for feed attention
enhance colors to be vibrant and eye-catching, boost contrast for thumbnail visibility, make items pop against the background

Bright, vibrant thumbnails catch eyes in the feed. Perfect for colorful items like cards, figures, and shoes.

Sports card show thumbnail
enhance trading card display for show thumbnail, make card art vibrant, clean professional presentation for card show

Card shows need vibrant art and clean displays. Shows viewers this is a serious card show worth watching.

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Sneaker show thumbnail
enhance sneaker display for live show thumbnail, make colorways vibrant, clean professional sneaker presentation

Sneaker shows need colorways to pop. Clean display with vibrant shoes attracts sneaker buyers.

Funko Pop show thumbnail
enhance Funko Pop display for show thumbnail, make box art vibrant, clean professional collectible presentation

Pop shows need box art visible and vibrant. Shows viewers what Pops they can win.

Remove desk clutter only
remove desk clutter and distractions around items, keep items on surface, clean up background area only

When your items look good but the desk around them is messy. Quick cleanup without full background change.

Themed background for show
replace background with themed backdrop appropriate for the items shown, professional show promotion look

For sellers who want more personality in their thumbnails than just white. Creates a themed atmosphere.

Edit Type Prompt Time
General thumbnail enhance for thumbnail, make items vibrant and attention-grabbing 15s Try This โ†’
Clean background replace background with clean white, keep items prominent 20s Try This โ†’
Vibrant colors boost colors and contrast for thumbnail visibility 15s Try This โ†’
Quick cleanup remove desk clutter around items, keep display surface 15s Try This โ†’

Show Thumbnail Examples

Trading cards on cluttered desk with dull colors
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Same cards with vibrant colors and clean professional presentation
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Card show thumbnail with vibrant display

Trading cards arranged on messy desk. Enhanced to create an attention-grabbing card show thumbnail.

Prompt: enhance trading card display for show thumbnail, make card art vibrant, clean professional presentation
Sneakers on bedroom carpet with messy background
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Same sneakers with vibrant colors and clean professional display
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Sneaker show thumbnail cleaned up

Sneaker collection on bedroom floor. Transformed into a professional-looking show thumbnail.

Prompt: enhance sneaker display for live show thumbnail, make colorways vibrant, clean professional presentation
Mixed collectibles on kitchen table with harsh shadows
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Same items with enhanced colors and clean professional thumbnail look
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Mixed collectibles show thumbnail

Various collectibles grouped for show preview. Enhanced to make every item visible and the thumbnail attention-grabbing.

Prompt: enhance for live show thumbnail, make items vibrant and attention-grabbing, professional clean presentation
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Common Thumbnail Issues

Items look too small in the thumbnail

Why: Too much background showing or items too spread out. The AI enhanced what was there without recomposing the shot.

Try: crop tighter on the items, fill the frame with products, minimize background space

Arrange items closer together before photographing. Fill the frame with your best pieces.

Colors are still muted after enhancement

Why: The original photo had very low contrast or was in very dim lighting. The AI can only enhance so much from poor source material.

Try: boost colors and contrast significantly, make items vibrant and eye-catching for small thumbnail viewing

Try photographing in natural daylight for better source colors. Better original = better results.

Background replacement looks unnatural

Why: Complex item edges or items at different depths make clean background replacement difficult.

Try: clean white background, smooth natural edges on all items, professional studio product photo appearance

Simple arrangements on flat surfaces give the cleanest background replacements.

Some items look enhanced but others are dim

Why: The AI may have focused enhancement on the most prominent items, leaving others in shadow.

Try: enhance lighting and colors evenly across ALL items, uniform brightness and vibrancy on every piece

Photograph with even lighting that hits all items equally. Side window light works best.

Thumbnail looks good zoomed in but not at feed size

Why: Detail work that looks great at full size becomes invisible at thumbnail dimensions.

Try: enhance for SMALL thumbnail viewing, bold colors and high contrast, items need to be visible at tiny size

Always check at thumbnail size before finalizing. What looks subtle at full size may disappear in the feed.

Live Show Thumbnail Questions

How do I make my show thumbnail stand out in the Whatnot feed?

Three things: vibrant colors, clean background, and clearly visible items. Use 'enhance for thumbnail, make items vibrant and attention-grabbing' as your prompt. The AI boosts contrast and colors so your thumbnail catches eyes during scrolling. Arrange your best items prominently before photographing.

How quickly can I create a thumbnail before my show?

Most thumbnails are ready in 15-30 seconds. Take a quick photo of your arranged items, upload to EditThisPic, type your enhancement prompt, and download. You can create a professional thumbnail in under a minute, even right before going live.

Should I use white background or themed background for my show?

White backgrounds make items the focus and look clean. Themed backgrounds add personality but can distract from items. For most sellers, white is safest. If your brand identity is strong, experiment with themed backgrounds using 'replace background with themed backdrop.'

How many items should I show in my thumbnail?

Show 3-5 of your best items. Too many items makes them all too small to see at thumbnail size. Too few does not show show variety. Arrange them tightly so they fill the frame. Quality over quantity for thumbnails.

Can I use the same thumbnail template for every show?

You can reuse a clean background style, but vary the items shown. Viewers who see the same thumbnail repeatedly may assume it is a repeat show. Show your actual top items for each show to attract the right buyers.

Does thumbnail quality actually affect viewer counts?

Yes, significantly. Sellers consistently report 2-3x more initial viewers when switching from casual phone photos to professional thumbnails. The feed is competitive and viewers make split-second click decisions based on thumbnail quality.

Is EditThisPic's AI whatnot live show thumbnail editor really free?

Yes โ€” you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. For unlimited edits, plans start at $3.99/month.

Can I whatnot live show thumbnail editor on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser โ€” iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.

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