Resize image for YouTube thumbnail
Create a 1280×720 thumbnail from any picture. The 16:9 shape matches the commonly recommended size.
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How to use it
- Choose your image.
- Keep the 1280×720 preset.
- Select Run and download the thumbnail.
Handy for
Turning any picture into a 16:9 thumbnail ready to upload.
Good to know
Thumbnails are viewed small, so use a large subject and little text. The preset fills the 16:9 frame; use Fit inside if you need to keep the whole picture.
Privacy: where the work happens
Your picture is read by your browser and processed on this page with your device’s own image tools. The result is created on your device and offered as a download. Only the page code, and any library this tool needs, is downloaded from cdnjs or jsDelivr.
Questions
Is there a file size limit?
YouTube sets its own upload limit, so check its current rules. Use the compress tools if your thumbnail is too large.
Can I add text?
Not in this tool. Add text in your editor first, then resize here.