Generator · 100% free, no signup · Updated May 2026
20-second end screen with element placement.
A free YouTube end-screen planner that outputs a 20-second element placement plan with card-by-card timing and a matched outro script. Customizes layout by goal: drive subscribes, push a playlist, or send viewers to an external destination (newsletter, course, sponsor).
Enter video duration + end screen goal (subscribe / playlist / external link). The planner outputs a 20-second end screen template: element placement diagram, exact timing for each card, and what to say during the outro.
Video setup
Element layout
top left
Recent
top center
top right
Recent
mid left
center
mid right
bot left
Best
bot center
bot right
Best
End screen plan
Starts at 09:40 · runs to end (20s)
Subscribe button
Right (large) · 0-20s of end screen
"Hit subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode about [next topic]."
Best for viewer (algorithmic)
Bottom-left · 5-20s
"This one is hand-picked for you →"
Recent upload
Top-left · 5-20s
"Or if you want more on this topic, here's last week's →"
Who this is for
YouTubers who end their videos with "thanks for watching" and lose subscribers because there's no end-screen plan.
The problem this solves
YouTube end screens have a 5-20 second window where you can place subscribe buttons, playlist cards, or video suggestions. Most creators paste in defaults and miss the engagement opportunity. The planner outputs an element-by-element plan + script for those 20 seconds.
Videos with optimized end screens (defined placement + matched outro script) generate 30-45% more subscriber conversions and 2-3× more clicks to next video than videos using YouTube's default templates.
Source: YouTube Creator Academy end-screen study + VidIQ end-card analytics report 2024
How to use it
- 01
Video total length
In MM:SS — needed to calculate when end screen starts.
- 02
End screen goal
Drive subscribes / push playlist / direct to external (newsletter, course).
- 03
Get element placement
Where each card goes (left, right, center) + timing per card.
- 04
Get the script
What to say in the outro to point to the cards.
What you get
- ✓ 20-second element placement plan
- ✓ Card-by-card timing
- ✓ Outro script for the goal
- ✓ Element placement diagram (text-based)
Frequently asked
When does the end-screen window open?
The final 5-20 seconds of your video. Most channels use the full 20-second window. Anything under 20 seconds total video length disables end screens entirely — they require 25+ second videos.
How many elements should I put on the end screen?
2-3 elements maximum. Subscribe button + 1-2 cards (best-for-viewer, recent upload, or playlist). More than 3 fragments viewer attention and drops click rate by 40-60%.
Should my last 20 seconds be just the end screen?
No. Keep delivering value or storytelling through the end-screen window with the elements as overlay. Hard cuts to "the end screen segment" lose 50% of remaining viewers in the first 2 seconds.
Subscribe button vs playlist card — which converts better?
Playlist cards convert ~3× higher than subscribe buttons for retained viewers — they're already watching, so binge-mode is easier than the subscribe ask. Use subscribe button for new viewers; playlist for series-mode channels.
Does the outro script really matter or just the visual elements?
Script matters more. "Watch the next one" with a card pointed at it converts 4-7× higher than "Don't forget to subscribe!" with a subscribe button. Specificity in the verbal CTA is the biggest lever.
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Author + maintainer
Adrian Berisha — Founder of Clipflow. Indie SaaS builder shipping creator tools full-time since 2024. All tools and benchmarks on this page are reviewed quarterly. Last review: May 2026.
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