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YouTube thumbnail 1280 × 720 px.

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How to resize a YouTube thumbnail?

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Customize the background

    In Contain mode, opt for a blurred background (your blurred image behind) or a custom color.

  4. 4

    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.

Recommended resolution1280 × 720 px
Minimum resolution640 × 360 px
Aspect ratio16:9
Maximum file size2 MB
Formats accepted by YouTubeJPG, GIF, BMP, PNG

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.

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