YouTube: Thumbnail
Preset 1280×720 (16:9). Local processing, no upload.
YouTube thumbnail size: 1280×720 (also written as 1280x720, ratio 16:9).
Dimensions
1280×720
Pixels
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Display
Recommended Mode
Crop (fill)
Quick tips
- Thumbnails are often viewed small—use large, readable text.
- For banners, Pad mode helps avoid unexpected cropping.
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