▶️ YouTube Thumbnail Resizer

How to use: Choose an image, pick Crop to fill, Fit with blurred background or Fit with a colour, then press Make thumbnail and download the 1280×720 JPG.

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About the YouTube Thumbnail Resizer

YouTube recommends custom thumbnails at 1280 × 720 pixels in a 16:9 ratio, and the file must be under 2 MB. This tool turns any image into a thumbnail that meets those rules in one click.

Crop to fill the frame, or keep the whole picture and fill the sides with a blurred copy or a solid colour. The JPG quality is lowered automatically only if needed to stay under 2 MB.

How to use the YouTube Thumbnail Resizer

Choose your image.
Pick Crop to fill, Fit with blurred background, or Fit with a solid colour.
Press Make thumbnail.
Download the 1280×720 JPG and upload it in YouTube Studio.

Features

Exact 1280 × 720 (16:9) output
Automatically under YouTube's 2 MB limit
Crop or fit with blurred or colour background
Private, in your browser

Frequently asked questions

What is the right YouTube thumbnail size?

1280 × 720 pixels with a 16:9 aspect ratio, as JPG, PNG or GIF, under 2 MB.

My image is vertical. Will it be cut off?

Choose Fit with blurred background to keep the whole image and fill the sides with a soft blurred copy.

Can I add text to the thumbnail here?

Not yet. Design the thumbnail in your editor, then use this tool to get the exact size and file limit.

Need thumbnail ideas?

Try the Thumbnail Idea Generator for concepts that get clicks.

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