YouTube thumbnail resizer
Resize any image to a 1280×720 YouTube thumbnail and save it as a JPG under 2 MB that YouTube accepts.
or drop files here · you can also paste with Ctrl+V
Your images never leave this device. Everything runs in your browser.
What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
YouTube thumbnails should be 1280 × 720 pixels (a 16:9 shape) and no larger than 2 MB, in JPG, PNG or GIF. This tool resizes any image to exactly 1280 × 720, cropping the edges if the shape doesn't match, and saves a JPG under 2 MB.
Keep important text and faces away from the bottom-right corner, where YouTube shows the video length. Everything happens in your browser, so your files are never uploaded.
How it works
Add your image
Use your design or a still from the video.
Make the thumbnail
It's cropped to 16:9 and resized to 1280 × 720.
Upload to YouTube
In YouTube Studio, open the video's details and upload the thumbnail.
Guide
- YouTube thumbnail size and how to make one
The right YouTube thumbnail size (1280 × 720, under 2 MB), why YouTube rejects thumbnails, and how to make one from any image or video still.
Questions
Why won't YouTube accept my thumbnail?
It's usually over 2 MB or in an unsupported format. This tool saves a JPG under 2 MB.
Do I need a verified account to upload custom thumbnails?
YouTube may ask you to verify your account before you can upload them. Check YouTube's help pages for the current rules.
What if my image isn't 16:9?
It's cropped from the centre. To choose the crop yourself, use the crop tool with 16:9 first.
How do I resize an image for a YouTube thumbnail?
Add the image and press Make thumbnail. It's cropped to 16:9 from the centre, resized to 1280 × 720 and saved as a JPG under 2 MB.
What is the YouTube thumbnail size?
1280 × 720 pixels (16:9), at least 640 pixels wide, under 2 MB, in JPG, PNG or GIF.