Upgrade Your Video or Channel
In 3 Seconds Flat
Paste your YouTube video or channel link below to see it transform with high-CTR thumbnails, spoken-audio SEO, and bold viral hooks.
Full Channel Transformation Real Result
The complete picture — "Pimp My Channel" upgrades your banner and About page, and "Pimp My Video" upgrades your thumbnails and titles. Use both for a fully transformed channel.
Plans & Pricing
Start free. Upgrade anytime to unlock Channel Makeover and Batch Mode.
No signup required
- 1 free video preview per day
- Download thumbnail, copy title/tags
- Push live to YouTube
- Channel Makeover
30 credits/month
- Everything in Free
- Channel Makeover unlocked
- 30 credits every month
- Batch Mode
80 credits/month
- Everything in Starter
- 80 credits every month
- Batch Mode — up to 10 videos at once
200 credits/month
- Everything in Pro
- 200 credits every month
- Batch Mode — up to 50 videos at once (for heavy users)
Want to buy credits without subscribing? .
How Pimp My Channel Works
Transforming YouTube packaging without complex software or expensive agencies.
Paste Any YouTube Link
Zero initial setup required. Simply paste any video URL, Shorts link, or channel handle (@creator) into the dashboard. You don't even need to log in to optimize a video or research competitors.
Spoken Audio AI Analysis
Unlike generic thumbnail tools that make random guesses, our engine reads the actual spoken words from your audio transcript, extracts high-energy action frames, and crafts high-contrast viral typography hooks.
1-Click Live Sync or Copy
Two flexible ways to use your makeovers:
• Manual Mode: 1-click download your 1280x720 thumbnail and copy tags to paste into YouTube Studio.
• 1-Click Direct Sync: Authorize your Google account to push metadata straight to YouTube live!
How YouTube Account Connection Works
Everything you need to know about security, Google OAuth, and channel permissions.
Is my channel safe?
Yes, 100%. Pimp My Channel runs completely on your local Mac. We never see, store, or transmit your Google password. Authentication uses official Google OAuth 2.0 servers.
Do I have to connect my account?
No! Connecting your channel is completely optional. You can use Pimp My Channel 100% anonymously to design thumbnails, generate tags, and write titles, then copy-paste them yourself into YouTube Studio.
How does 1-Click Rollback work?
Whenever you push changes live, the app automatically saves a full backup of your original title, description, tags, and thumbnail so you can revert back to your original channel anytime with a single click.
How do I disconnect?
You can disconnect in one click anytime using the Disconnect button in the app or directly from your official Google Account Permissions page.
🔒 Quick bot check
Keeps the free tier fair for everyone
Questions? Troubleshooting? We've Got You.
Common questions, known platform limitations, and our refund policy — or just ask below.
Why can't I change the thumbnail on my Shorts?
This isn't a bug — YouTube's platform simply doesn't support changing Shorts thumbnails via any app, including this one. Attempting it can glitch or hide the video, so we deliberately leave Shorts thumbnails completely untouched. Titles, descriptions, and tags still update normally for Shorts.
Why didn't my new profile picture / avatar show up on YouTube?
YouTube's API has no way for any app to change your channel's profile photo — only your Google Account settings can do that, manually. We generate a preview avatar for you to download and upload yourself.
I pushed a new banner live, but it still looks old on YouTube.
YouTube can take anywhere from a few minutes up to about an hour to visibly refresh a banner across its servers, even though the update succeeded on our end. Check back shortly, or view it directly in YouTube Studio.
How do credits and subscriptions work?
New accounts get 3 free credits (5 if invited by a friend). 1 credit = 1 video makeover. A full channel makeover costs 3 credits and requires a Starter subscription or higher. Starter ($15/mo) includes 30 credits/month, Pro ($29/mo) includes 80 credits/month plus batch mode for up to 10 videos at once, and Ultra ($59/mo) includes 200 credits/month plus batch mode for up to 50 videos at once. You can also buy one-time credit packs without subscribing.
What's the refund policy?
Unused, one-time credit packs are refundable within 7 days of purchase. Subscriptions can be cancelled anytime — you keep access through the end of the current billing period, with no future charges, but partial periods aren't refunded. If a generation fails or a credit is spent with nothing produced, contact us and we'll make it right.
Still have a question?
Ask our support assistant — it only answers from our real FAQ and policies, it won't make things up.