YouTube thumbnail 1280 × 720 px.
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How to resize a YouTube thumbnail?
- 1
Load your image
Drag and drop your image into the area, or click to browse your files. JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF and BMP are accepted.
- 2
Choose the mode
Cover mode: the image fills the 1280×720 frame, excess edges are cropped. Contain mode: the whole image is visible, empty areas are filled.
- 3
Customize the background
In Contain mode, opt for a blurred background (your blurred image behind) or a custom color.
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Download JPG or PNG
JPG for a lightweight web-ready file. PNG for maximum quality. The file is generated directly in your browser.
YouTube's recommended thumbnail format
YouTube displays thumbnails in a 16:9 ratio. An off-format image will be automatically cropped or distorted by the platform — which can hurt your video's visual impact.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the recommended size for a YouTube thumbnail?
- 1280 × 720 px in 16:9 ratio. Maximum file size: 2 MB. Accepted formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG.
- What's the difference between Cover and Contain mode?
- Cover: the image fills the whole 1280×720 frame — the overflowing edges are cropped. Contain: the whole image stays visible, bars (color or blur) fill the empty areas.
- Are my images sent to your servers?
- No. Resizing happens entirely in your browser via the Canvas API. No file is transmitted.
- JPG or PNG for my YouTube thumbnail?
- JPG (92% quality) is enough for YouTube, which recompresses the image anyway. PNG keeps maximum quality but produces a heavier file.