YouTube Thumbnail Resizer
Upload, adjust scale, position, and crop to exact YouTube standards instantly.
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How to Resize Images for YouTube Thumbnails
To ensure your YouTube videos look professional across all devices, YouTube recommends a custom thumbnail size of 1280 × 720 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Using our free online YouTube thumbnail resizer, you can instantly adjust your images without installing any software.
Key Features of Our Online Resizer
- Perfect 16:9 Fit: Automatically centers and crops images to prevent distortion or stretching.
- Multiple Export Formats: Convert and download in JPG, PNG, or WebP formats.
- Quality Control & Compression: Adjust output file quality to stay under YouTube’s 2MB limit.
- 100% Client-Side Privacy: Your images are processed directly inside your browser and never uploaded to any external server.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best dimension for a YouTube thumbnail?
The ideal resolution for a YouTube thumbnail is 1280 pixels wide by 720 pixels tall, with a minimum width of 640 pixels.
What is the maximum file size allowed for YouTube thumbnails?
YouTube permits thumbnail uploads up to 2MB in file size. You can use our quality compression slider to reduce the file size if needed.
Which file formats are supported by YouTube?
YouTube accepts image files in JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF formats. JPG and PNG are the most widely recommended.