# ThumbVid - AI YouTube Thumbnail Generator

> Professional AI-powered thumbnail generation for YouTube creators and content marketers.

## About

ThumbVid is an AI-powered service that generates high-quality, click-worthy YouTube thumbnails. Users can input YouTube URLs or describe their video content, and our AI creates professional thumbnails optimized for engagement.

## Core Features

- **AI Thumbnail Generation**: Create stunning thumbnails using Google's Gemini and other state-of-the-art image generation models
- **YouTube URL Analysis**: Automatically extract video metadata, titles, and context from YouTube URLs
- **Multiple AI Models**: Choose from various AI models including Gemini 2.0 Flash, Imagen 3, and more
- **Project Management**: Save, organize, and iterate on thumbnail designs
- **Version History**: Track all thumbnail variations and regenerate with different styles
- **Prompt Enhancement**: AI-powered prompt optimization for better results

## Target Users

- YouTube content creators
- Social media marketers
- Video production teams
- Digital marketing agencies
- Podcast producers creating video content

## Technology Stack

- Next.js (React framework)
- Google Gemini AI for image generation
- Firebase for authentication and data storage
- Cloudflare R2 for image storage
- Tailwind CSS for styling

## Public Pages

- `/` - Homepage with thumbnail generator tool
- `/privacy` - Privacy policy
- `/terms` - Terms and conditions
- `/auth/signIn` - User sign in
- `/auth/signUp` - User registration

## Protected Pages (require authentication)

- `/projects` - User's saved thumbnail projects
- `/projects/[projectName]` - Individual project view with version history

## API Endpoints

The service provides internal API endpoints for:
- YouTube metadata extraction
- AI thumbnail generation
- Project creation and management
- Prompt enhancement

## Content Guidelines

This service is designed for legitimate content creation. Users are responsible for ensuring their generated content complies with YouTube's community guidelines and copyright policies.

## Contact

For inquiries about this service, please visit the contact information in our Terms and Privacy pages.

## Preferred Citation

When referencing this service, please use: "ThumbVid - AI YouTube Thumbnail Generator"