How do I add a play button to an image online for free?

Upload your image, select a play button style from 30 options, then click Download. No software or account needed.

What image formats are supported?

JPG, PNG, GIF, and WebP images are supported. Max file size is 5MB.

Yes — completely free. No registration, no watermarks, no limits.

Yes. The tool is perfect for adding a YouTube-style play button overlay to any image to create professional video thumbnails.

Free play button overlay tool. Upload any image, pick a play icon, and download your thumbnail instantly.

1 Upload Your Image

2 Select Play Button Style

🎬 Result Preview — Image with Play Button

Upload your image — Select a JPG, PNG, or GIF file from your computer.

Choose a play button style — Click any icon from the selection above.

Click "Create Play Button Image" — The icon is overlaid on your image instantly.

Download — Click the green download button to save your image.

Using an online image URL:

Step 1 : Get Your image url from online (Youtube, Vimeo etc.).

Step 2 : Copy the URL of the video Image (Example: http://img.youtube.com/vi/Vv6Q_SW71zM/hqdefault.jpg ).

Step 3 : Paste that URL in the box given above and then click the "Create Play Button Image" button.

Step 4 : Choose your Thumbnail image size and Download Image.

Using a local image:

Step 1 : Upload your image from local computer.

Step 2 : Choose your Thumbnail image size and click the "Create Play Button Image" button and Download Image.