YouTube Thumbnail
Create the perfect YouTube thumbnail in one step. Resizes your image to 1280×720 (16:9) and exports as JPEG at 92% quality — exactly what YouTube recommends.
Drop an image here, or click to select
How to youTube Thumbnail
- Drop or select your thumbnail image.
- The workflow resizes it to exactly 1280×720 pixels.
- The image is compressed as JPEG at 92% quality.
- Download and upload directly to your YouTube video.
Private by design — all processing happens in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to a server.
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Frequently asked questions
Why 1280×720 for YouTube thumbnails?
YouTube recommends 1280×720 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio) as the ideal thumbnail size, with a minimum width of 640 pixels.
What file size limit does YouTube have for thumbnails?
YouTube requires thumbnails to be under 2 MB. JPEG at 92% quality easily stays within this limit for typical photos.
Will the image be cropped or stretched?
The 'exact' mode fills the 1280×720 canvas exactly. If your source has a different aspect ratio, it will be stretched. Crop to 16:9 first if needed.
Is my image processed in the cloud?
No. All processing runs in your browser using the Canvas API. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.