FlowVid - YouTube Thumbnail Creator

A powerful tool for creating YouTube thumbnails using AI-powered image generation.

Features

• Generate professional YouTube thumbnails using Stability AI
• Customize thumbnails with different styles and color schemes
• Preview and edit generated thumbnails
• Export in YouTube-compatible format (1280x720)

Setup

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Create a .env file in the root directory and add your Stability AI API key:

VITE_STABILITY_API_KEY=your-api-key-here

To get a Stability AI API key:

1. Go to platform.stability.ai
2. Sign up for a free account
3. Go to your dashboard to find your API key
4. The free tier includes 25 image generations per month

Development

Start the development server:

npm run dev

Usage

1. Enter your video title
2. Select a style and color scheme
3. Click "Generate Images" to create thumbnails
4. Select and customize your preferred thumbnail
5. Export the final thumbnail

Environment Variables

• VITE_STABILITY_API_KEY: Your Stability AI API key (required for image generation)

Free Tier Limitations

The Stability AI free tier includes:

• 25 image generations per month
• 1024x1024 maximum resolution
• Standard processing speed
• Limited to 1 image per request

Error Handling

• If you see an "API Key Required" error, make sure you've added your Stability AI API key to the .env file
• If you exceed the free tier limits, you'll need to wait for the next month or upgrade to a paid plan