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A header image for your Substack that fits the topic

A Substack header sits above the first paragraph and decides if a visitor feels at home. You do not need a photo of yourself. A calm illustration that hints at the topic and leaves space for the publication name is enough.

Make it in Telegram 7 images free, then from 49 Stars

2 credits per image
Result in 1–2 minutes
No sign-up

In short: Create a header and cover image for your Substack or newsletter from one sentence about the topic. Telegram bot, 7 images free for new users, no sign-up.

Where: the VisuMate bot in Telegram, no app or sign-up.
Cost: 2 credits per image, 7 images free, then packs from 49 Telegram Stars.
Time: 1 to 2 minutes per image, rerun with a new instruction at the same price.
Credits never expire, there is no subscription and no auto-renew. You pay once for a pack inside Telegram with Stars.

When you need this

Your newsletter has text only, and posts look identical in the feed.
Stock images do not match a niche topic like fermentation or tax law.
A designer for a new newsletter is not in the budget.

How to do it

1
Press the button to open @visumate_ai_bot in Telegram. No sign-up, and new users get 15 free credits, which is 7 images.
2
Write the brief: 'wide header illustration for a newsletter about slow cooking, steaming pot and wooden spoon, muted green and cream, empty center-left'.
3
In 1-2 minutes the header arrives for 2 credits. Place the publication name over the empty area.

Try it on your own photo: 7 images are free, no sign-up.

Make it in Telegram

Pictures for abstract topics

A newsletter about money, law or ideas has no obvious picture. Choose a calm metaphor: an open notebook, a window with morning light, a table with two cups. Name the object and the palette. Avoid fake charts and stock handshakes. A soft illustration with space around it makes text-heavy posts feel less dense. Rerun with a different object if the first idea feels generic, and keep the one that matches your tone.

Consistency across posts

A header is not enough on its own. Per-post images in the same style make the archive feel curated. Keep a short style line, like 'muted green and cream, flat shapes, grain texture', and paste it before each new subject. You get a run of covers that look related without needing a designer. Rerun once if any cover looks off from the others.

Tips

Pick two colors and keep them across the header and post images.
Ask for illustration if you cover abstract subjects.
Leave space for the name on one side.
Save a square variant for the publication logo.

Questions and answers

Does it work for other newsletter platforms?

Yes. Any platform that takes an image can use it.

Can I make a logo too?

Yes, ask for a simple square mark. See the logo pages for ideas.

What does it cost?

2 credits per image. New users get 15 free credits, so 7 images cost nothing. After that packs start at 49 Telegram Stars and credits do not expire.

Does the bot work in English?

Yes. It picks up your Telegram language on first launch. You can switch it any time with /lang.

What the bot does not do

Does not place a logo exactly. You can send it as a reference, the result is approximate.
Long text on the image can come out with misspellings. Short captions work better, proofread before publishing.
Does not make video or animated stories.
Does not output a transparent PNG or a layered file.

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