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Set a course cover: upload, Unsplash, or design one
The thumbnail is the first thing a buyer sees. You can upload your own, pull a free photo from Unsplash, or design one right here — and regenerate a polished branded cover in a click. Recommended size 1280×720.
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
In the editor's Basics tab, the Thumbnail field hints: 'Upload, search Unsplash, or design one. Recommended 1280×720.' Open it to get three tabs.
Upload
Drag-and-drop or click to select an image (PNG / JPG / WebP), or paste an image URL. Use this when you already have artwork.
Unsplash
Search free stock photos ('coding', 'classroom', 'design'…) and pick one. You can optionally overlay your course title + subtitle on the photo, with a live preview, so it reads as a branded cover rather than generic stock.
Design
Build a cover on a 1280×720 canvas: type a title + optional subtitle and pick from a set of background gradients (Indigo, Forest, Sunset, Ocean, and more). No design tool needed.
Regenerate designed cover
The 'Regenerate designed cover' link spins up a fresh designed cover for the course automatically (it shows 'Regenerating…' while it works). Handy after you rename the course or want a different look without opening the designer.
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