YouTube image sizes
Presets for YouTube. Local processing, no upload.
Standard videos use 16:9. See video size guide →
Need to resize for YouTube? Open YouTube thumbnail resizer →
Guides: Thumbnail size · Profile picture size · Banner size · Shorts size
Presets
Sources
Last checked: 2026-02-05
- YouTube Help: Add video thumbnails — Mentions 1280×720 (16:9) and max 2MB for custom thumbnails.
FAQ
What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
1280×720 (16:9).
Do you upload my images?
No. Processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are not uploaded.
How do I resize to a platform size?
Open a preset and use Crop (fill) or Pad (fit), then export as JPG/PNG.