Presets/YouTube
Preset details

YouTube Shorts size — 1080×1920 (9:16)

Size answer and destination decision

Use 1080×1920 pixels at 9:16 for YouTube Shorts playback.

1080 ÷ 1920 = 0.5625 (9:16)

After export, manually review vertical playback UI in YouTube before locking caption placement, leaving controls and descriptions clear of important words. Thumbnail framing is a separate decision because the browse impression may crop or select a still differently from the moving full-screen sequence.

Use this preset when

  • The main action reads naturally from top to bottom on a handheld screen
  • Subtitles stay within a central band and never collide with engagement controls

Reconsider the crop or format when

  • A widescreen comparison loses one side after conversion to the tall frame
  • The opening frame works in motion but produces a confusing static cover

After export: manual destination check

After export, manually check caption placement, playback controls, and separate thumbnail framing in YouTube Shorts.

Open the working workflow

Resize and crop the vertical Shorts frame

YouTube Shorts size is 1080×1920 (9:16). Open this preset in the resizer and export as JPG or PNG without uploading.

Local processing, no upload. Open this preset in the resizer, use Crop to fill, then export as JPG or PNG.

YouTube1080×19209:16Crop (fill)

Summary

YouTube
9:16
1080×1920
Crop

Dimensions

1080×1920
Pixels

Aspect ratio

9:16
Display

Recommended mode

Crop fills the frame when composition matters.
CROP

Browse nearby

YouTube presets9:16 presetsAll presets

Next steps

Resize to 1080×1920 →Batch resize to 1080×1920 →Export 1080×1920 as transparent PNG →

Related links

YouTube Shorts size guide →YouTube sizes →9:16 presets →Convert 1080×1920 format →Compress 1080×1920 export →All presets →

Quick tips

  • Thumbnails are often viewed small—use large, readable text.
  • For video thumbnails, YouTube currently states 2 MB on mobile and 50 MB on desktop; JPG is usually smaller than PNG.

FAQ

What is the YouTube Shorts size?
1080x1920 (9:16).
Crop vs Pad — which is better?
Default recommendation: Crop (fill).
Why does the output look blurry?
Use a higher-resolution source, increase JPG quality (90–95), or use PNG for text/logos.
How do I avoid cutting faces or important content?
Use Pad to keep everything visible, or drag the crop focus in Crop mode.
Do you upload my images?
No. Processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are not uploaded.
What format should I export?
JPG for photos, PNG for text or transparency, WebP for smaller files (if supported).
What is this size in inches or cm?
Instagram and most platforms use pixels. Inches/cm depend on DPI. For print, inches = pixels ÷ DPI.