YouTube thumbnail size
Resize image for YouTube
Use the 1280×720 preset for standard YouTube thumbnails. Keep bold subjects in the center and export clean JPG or PNG files.
Related help: YouTube thumbnail guide, Facebook cover size, full image resizer.
Kodotools · May 2026 · No uploads
Thumbnail reference
This page focuses on the classic 1280×720 16:9 thumbnail shape. It is a good baseline for channel videos, tutorials, and Shorts cover art exports.
Tip
Leave breathing room around text. YouTube overlays timestamps, menu icons, and truncates thumbnails at smaller sizes.
JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC
Upload a thumbnail
to preview resize
Upload an image to start
How it works
Three steps
Upload
Choose your thumbnail art.
Preset
Tap YouTube 1280×720 or adjust exact pixels.
Download
Save and upload as your video thumbnail.
FAQ
YouTube thumbnail resize
What size should a YouTube thumbnail be?
A standard YouTube thumbnail uses 1280×720 pixels in a 16:9 ratio. This page gives you that preset immediately.
Why do my thumbnails look soft after upload?
Tiny text, over-compression, or reusing a low-resolution source are the usual reasons. Start large, keep contrast high, and avoid squeezing JPEG quality too hard.
Should I use JPEG or PNG for thumbnails?
JPEG is usually best for photographic thumbnails. PNG can help with flat graphics or UI screenshots, but the file size is often much bigger.
Do you upload my thumbnail image?
No. Resizing happens locally in your browser, so your file stays on your device until you upload it to YouTube yourself.
Where is the full image resizer?
Use /image-resizer for Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, WhatsApp, and the rest of the preset library.