YouTube Thumbnail Resizer
Resize a picture to 1280 × 720.
Quick answer: A YouTube thumbnail is 1280 × 720 pixels (16:9) and under 2 MB. Choose your picture and press the 1280 × 720 button.
Choose a picture to start
How to use it
- Choose a picture or drop it on the box.
- Type a new width or height. The other follows so the picture is not stretched.
- Check the new file size in large numbers, then press Download.
Sizes at a glance
| Use | Size |
|---|---|
| YouTube thumbnail | 1280 × 720 (16:9) |
| Maximum file size | 2 MB |
Platforms change their recommendations from time to time, so check the current size on the platform before you post.
What people use it for
- Posting photos without unwanted cropping
- Making consistent feeds
- Preparing thumbnails
- Resizing for ads
- Saving upload time
Questions
What size should the picture be?
1280 × 720.
Will it crop my picture?
Yes. The tool scales the picture to fill the size and trims the extra from the sides or top and bottom.
Is my picture uploaded?
No. The picture is changed inside your browser and never leaves your device.
Is it free?
Yes. No sign-up and no limit.
Is it free?
Yes. No sign-up, no install and no limit.
Is anything saved or sent?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Only your own best score, where a page shows one, is kept on your device.
Last updated 2026-10-24. Free to use, no sign-up. Made by ficklestudio26.