YouTube Thumbnail Resizer
Resize and format images for YouTube Thumbnails (1280x720). Ensures your thumbnail meets the 2MB limit and looks crisp on all devices.
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Supports: JPEG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF (max 100MB)
What This Tool Does
Resizes images to 1280x720 (16:9) and optimizes file size for YouTube. It ensures your thumbnail isn't rejected for being too large or too small.
When To Use It
Always use this before uploading a video thumbnail to ensure it meets YouTube's requirements (under 2MB) and looks high-quality.
Tips for Best Results
- 1Standard YouTube thumbnail size is 1280x720 pixels (16:9)
- 2Use high-contrast images and large text for better CTR
- 3Keep main subjects away from the bottom-right corner (timestamp overlay)
- 4We automatically optimize file size to stay under the 2MB limit