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24% More Watch Time With Expresso Enhanced Thumbnails

Boost your YouTube engagement with eye-catching thumbnail expressions. Craft the perfect thumbnail that keeps viewers watching longer.

Result with Expresso: 24% increase in watch time

Original Thumbnail
Before

Original Thumbnail

Standard expression

44.6%
Expresso Enhanced Thumbnail
After Expresso

Expresso Enhanced

Optimized expression

55.4%

* Based on YouTube analytics A/B test after 7 days

Before Expression
Before

Standard expression

After Expression
After Expresso

Optimized expression

Faces Attract The Most Views on YouTube

Save time, reduce effort, and create show-stopping expressions that get clicks - all with one powerful tool built for creators like you.

  • Increase click-through rates by up to 30% with optimized facial expressions
  • Generate multiple expression variations in seconds without expensive photoshoots
  • Leverage psychological triggers that make viewers stop scrolling
  • Maintain brand consistency while maximizing engagement
  • A/B test different expressions to find what works best for your audience

Test Different Expressions for Optimum Engagement

Experiment with various facial expressions to discover what resonates best with your audience

Neutral Expression

Neutral

Professional

+12%
engagement
Surprised Expression

Surprised

Captures attention quickly

+18%
engagement
Excited Expression

Excited

Conveys enthusiasm

+15%
engagement
Skeptical Expression

Skeptical

Creates curiosity

+24%
engagement

No Need for Expensive Photo Sessions

Instantly create expressive, attention-grabbing thumbnails without the cost or time of traditional photoshoots.

Lightning-Fast Expression Transformations

Upload your image and let AI craft the perfect YouTube-worthy expression in just seconds.

Boost Your Views with Eye-Catching Faces

Draw in viewers and grow your audience with custom expressions designed to maximize engagement.

Experiment with Expressions

Guess which thumbnail gets more clicks? The right expression can dramatically increase your CTR.

Neutral Expression Thumbnail
Neutral Expression

Standard Thumbnail

A neutral expression conveys professionalism but may not grab attention in a crowded feed.

Click-through rate
8.2%
Surprised Expression Thumbnail
Surprised Expression

Expresso Enhanced Thumbnail

A surprised expression triggers curiosity and creates an emotional connection with viewers.

Click-through rate
14.7%

Why Expressions Matter

  • Emotional connection: Viewers are drawn to faces that display strong emotions
  • Pattern interruption: Surprised expressions break the monotony of scrolling
  • Curiosity gap: Viewers want to know what caused such a strong reaction
  • Psychological triggers: Expresso optimizes for expressions that activate viewer interest

Instant Expression Presets

Instantly switch up facial expressions with a variety of handcrafted presets - fun, dramatic, and everything in between!

  • Tested and proven to increase engagement across different niches
  • One-click application saves hours of editing and photoshoot time
  • Fully customizable - tweak any preset to match your unique style
  • Create your own custom presets from successful thumbnails
Expression Presets

Engaging Facial Expressions with a Click

Transform your thumbnails in four simple steps and watch your engagement soar

Upload Your Photo
01

Upload Your Photo

Take a selfie or upload any image you want to transform—it's that simple!

Choose the Perfect Expression
02

Choose the Perfect Expression

Explore our library of emotions, from cheerful smiles to jaw-dropping surprises, and

Fine-Tune or Customize
03

Fine-Tune or Customize

Adjust the preset to match your vision, or unleash your creativity and craft a completely unique expression!

Test and Optimize
04

Test and Optimize

Use YouTube's A/B thumbnail test to determine a winner by uploading up to 3 thumbnail variants at a time.

Real Results from Real Content Creators

See how content creators are boosting their engagement with Expresso

ADSR

ADSR Sounds Increased Watch Time by 23%

"Expresso has been a game-changer for our YouTube channel. By optimizing our thumbnail expressions, we've seen a significant increase in watch time and engagement across our tutorial videos."

Steve Foulds

Steve Foulds

Content Director, ADSR Sounds

Original Thumbnail
Before
Expresso Enhanced Thumbnail
After Expresso
Winner
+23% Watch Time

Flexible Plans for Picture-Perfect Results

Choose the plan that works best for your content creation needs

Monthly
Annual2 months free
Free
$0/month
  • 3 credits
  • Image generation
  • Personal use licence
  • Watermark
Most popular
Pro
$9.99/month
  • 100 credits
  • Image generation
  • Commercial use license
  • No watermark
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