YouTube Thumbnail Resizer
Drop in an image, pick a YouTube size, and download it cropped or fitted. Nothing leaves your device.
Free. No account. Runs in your browser.
or drop it here. It never leaves your device.
Size
Fit
Keep this part
Format
Choose an image to see it at 1280 x 720, the thumbnail size for YouTube.
1280 x 720
YouTube image sizes
Every size the resizer offers, in pixels.
- Thumbnail
- 1280 x 720. 16:9 video thumbnail, under 2 MB
- Shorts frame
- 1080 x 1920. 9:16 vertical frame
- Channel banner
- 2560 x 1440. Keep text inside the 1546 x 423 center
- Profile picture
- 800 x 800. Shown as a circle
Which YouTube size to use
YouTube thumbnails are 16:9 at 1280 x 720 and must be under 2 MB. Channel banners are 2560 x 1440, but only the 1546 x 423 center shows on every device, so keep text there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube thumbnail size?
1280 x 720 pixels, under 2 MB, as a JPG, PNG, or GIF. Custom thumbnails need a channel YouTube has verified.
What is the difference between fill and fit?
Fill crops your image to the exact shape, keeping the part you choose. Fit keeps the whole image and adds a background color around it.
Is my text or image uploaded anywhere?
No. The tool runs in your browser. Nothing you type or choose is sent to Distinctful or stored.