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Resize Image for YouTube Thumbnail
Resize images to perfect YouTube thumbnail dimensions (1280×720 px). Also supports channel art, profile pictures, and Shorts. Free, instant, no upload.
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JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC — up to 20 MB
YouTube Image Size Guide 2025
- Thumbnail: 1280×720 px, max 2MB, JPG/PNG/GIF/BMP
- Channel Banner: 2560×1440 px (safe zone: 1546×423 px center)
- Profile Picture: 800×800 px (displays as circle)
- Shorts Thumbnail: 1080×1920 px (9:16)
Best Practices for YouTube Thumbnails
- Use high contrast text that's readable at small sizes
- Keep important content in the center (away from edges)
- Use faces - thumbnails with faces get 38% more clicks
- Save as JPG under 2MB for fastest upload
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact YouTube thumbnail size?
1280×720 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio), maximum 2MB file size. JPG is recommended for photos, PNG for graphics with text.
Why does my thumbnail look blurry on YouTube?
YouTube re-compresses thumbnails. To minimize quality loss: start with 1280×720 px at 85%+ JPG quality, avoid upscaling small images.