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YouTube Thumbnail Resizer

Generate crisp 1280 × 720 px (16:9) video thumbnails that meet YouTube upload guidelines under 2 MB.

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Supports JPG, PNG, and WebP up to 25 MB • Your files stay on your device

Official YouTube Custom Thumbnail Specifications

YouTube officially recommends:

• Resolution: 1280 × 720 pixels (minimum width: 640 pixels)

• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 widescreen

• Formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, or WebP

• Max File Size: Under 2 MB for video uploads

Frequently Asked Questions

YouTube permits thumbnail images up to 2 MB in file size.