YouTube Thumbnail Size
1280 x 720 px (16:9).
A YouTube thumbnail is 1280 x 720 pixels (16:9). Resize and crop any image to this exact size right in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, so your image never leaves your device. Drop a file below, pick this preset, and download it ready to post.
The spec
| Dimensions | 1280 x 720 px |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| File types | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Max file size | 2 MB |
| Safe zone | Keep faces and text out of the bottom-right, where the duration stamp sits. |
Tips for YouTube
- YouTube thumbnails are 1280x720 (16:9), the same ratio as the video.
- The file must be under 2 MB, so export as a compressed JPG.
- Thumbnails show as small as 120 px wide in search, so use large text and one clear focal point.