Presets/YouTube
Platform presets

YouTube image presets

Open the exact preset for YouTube, resize locally in the browser, and export without uploading your file.

Standard videos use 16:9. See video size guide →

Need to resize for YouTube? Open YouTube thumbnail resizer →

Guides: Current thumbnail guidance + 1280×720 preset · YouTube profile picture size 800×800 · YouTube banner size 2560×1440 · YouTube Shorts size 1080×1920

Ratios on this platform: 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16

YouTube preset library

Open the exact size, then jump straight into resize, batch, convert, or compress flows.

5 presets

Profile Picture

800×800
Aspect: 1:1
800×800 presetResize to 800×800Batch to 800×800
Convert 800×800·Compress 800×800

Thumbnail

1280×720
Aspect: 16:9
1280×720 presetResize to 1280×720Batch to 1280×720
Convert 1280×720·Compress 1280×720

Shorts

1080×1920
Aspect: 9:16
1080×1920 presetResize to 1080×1920Batch to 1080×1920
Convert 1080×1920·Compress 1080×1920

Thumbnail HD

1920×1080
Aspect: 16:9
1920×1080 presetResize to 1920×1080Batch to 1920×1080
Convert 1920×1080·Compress 1920×1080

Channel Banner

2560×1440
Aspect: 16:9
2560×1440 presetResize to 2560×1440Batch to 2560×1440
Convert 2560×1440·Compress 2560×1440
Sources

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  • YouTube Help: Add video thumbnails — Currently recommends 3840×2160 at 16:9 with a minimum width of 640 pixels. For video thumbnails, the stated file limit is 2 MB on mobile and 50 MB on desktop.
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FAQ

What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
YouTube currently recommends 3840×2160 at 16:9 with a minimum width of 640 pixels. Video-thumbnail limits are 2 MB on mobile and 50 MB on desktop; 1280×720 remains a common practical preset.
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.