YouTube Thumbnail Size: 1280 × 720 Resizer
Resize and crop any image to 1280 × 720 pixels for video thumbnails. Private: nothing is uploaded.
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YouTube Thumbnail size guide
YouTube recommends thumbnails of 1280 × 720 pixels (minimum width 640), in a 16:9 ratio, as JPG, GIF or PNG and under 2 MB.
- Resize to 1280 × 720 so the thumbnail is sharp in search results and on TVs.
- Keep important text and faces away from the bottom-right corner, where the video length badge sits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best YouTube Thumbnail size?
YouTube recommends thumbnails of 1280 × 720 pixels (minimum width 640), in a 16:9 ratio, as JPG, GIF or PNG and under 2 MB.
What aspect ratio is it?
16:9, which is 1280 × 720 pixels.
Is my image uploaded?
No. Resizing and cropping happen in your browser, so your image stays on your device.
Which file type should I use?
JPG is best for photos and keeps files small. PNG keeps text, logos and screenshots sharp.
Will the image be cropped?
By default the tool crops to fill the exact shape. Choose the whole-image option to keep everything and pad the sides with white.
Can I make the file smaller?
Yes. Use the compress-to-KB tools afterwards if a platform limits file size.
Do platforms change these sizes?
Sometimes. Recommended sizes are updated from time to time, so check the platform's help page if your image looks soft or cropped.