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YouTube thumbnail upload check

PixelProof checks the measurable parts of this upload locally, then moves the same file into an editor when dimensions, ratio, format, or size need fixing.

Video thumbnail (mobile-compatible check)Reviewed 2026-07-27All checks →
Closed-loop workflow
1. Check this destination.
2. Fix measurable issues locally.
3. Send the export back to this check.
4. Upload after manual policy review.
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YouTube thumbnail upload check

Check YouTube's current 3840×2160 recommendation, 16:9 ratio, 640-pixel minimum width, and a conservative mobile-compatible file target before uploading.

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Local read only. The checker uses browser APIs and does not upload the image.

Current file

Choose an image to see upload readiness.

Target requirements
FormatsJPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF
Recommended3840x2160
Ratio16:9
Minimum width640px
Mobile-compatible file target2.0 MB
Reviewed2026-07-27
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What this checker can and cannot prove

PixelProof can verify measurable file properties before upload: dimensions, ratio, size, format, and basic white-edge signals. It cannot guarantee platform approval because policy checks, account eligibility, moderation, product accuracy, and ad review are controlled by the destination platform.

Source
YouTube Help

YouTube currently recommends 3840×2160 at 16:9, requires a minimum width of 640 pixels, and states video-thumbnail limits of 2 MB on mobile and 50 MB on desktop.

Reviewed 2026-07-27