About the YouTube Thumbnail Resizer
YouTube recommends 1280 × 720 px (16:9) thumbnails under 2 MB. Crop your image to the right shape and download a JPG ready to upload.
YouTube Thumbnail Resizer
Resize and crop images to a 1280 × 720 YouTube thumbnail (or 2560 × 1440 channel banner).
- Choose your image
- Drag the frame or pick a preset size
- Download the cropped image
Runs in your browser. Your data and files never leave your device.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the maximum thumbnail file size?
2 MB. If yours is larger, run it through the Image Compressor.
Are my images uploaded?
No. Images are processed by your browser on your own device and never sent to our servers.
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