YouTube Thumbnail Size
Standard thumbnail. Min width 640px; keep under 2MB.
Resize an image to 1280 × 720 px
100% in your browser — your image is never uploaded to a server.
Drop an image here, or click to choose a file
About the YouTube thumbnail size
The current recommended size for a YouTube thumbnail is 1280×720 pixels (16:9). Uploading at the right dimensions keeps your image sharp and prevents YouTube from cropping or compressing it in unexpected ways. If your photo is a different shape, use the resizer above to crop or pad it to exactly 1280×720 before uploading.
FAQ
What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
The recommended YouTube thumbnail size is 1280×720 pixels, an aspect ratio of 16:9. Standard thumbnail. Min width 640px; keep under 2MB.
What is the aspect ratio for a YouTube thumbnail?
16:9 (1280×720). Matching this ratio avoids unwanted cropping when YouTube displays your image.
How do I resize my image to 1280×720?
Drop your image into the tool above. "Crop to fill" scales and center-crops to exactly 1280×720; "Fit (pad)" keeps the whole image and adds padding. Then download as PNG or JPG. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
PNG or JPG for YouTube?
Use PNG for graphics, logos and text (lossless, supports transparency). Use JPG for photos to get a smaller file. This tool exports both.