YouTube Thumbnail Image Resizer
Create perfect YouTube thumbnails with AI. Resize any image to 1280×720 for maximum click-through rates.
Professional YouTube thumbnail resizer for content creators, vloggers, and YouTubers. Our AI optimizes images for YouTube's 16:9 format while preserving text overlays and faces. Free credits available.
YouTube Thumbnail Specifications
How to Resize for YouTube Thumbnail
Upload Your Design
Upload any image or graphic you want to use as a thumbnail
AI Optimization
Our AI resizes to 1280×720 while keeping text and faces clear
Upload to YouTube
Download your optimized thumbnail and upload to your video
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best YouTube thumbnail size?
The ideal YouTube thumbnail size is 1280×720 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio). This ensures your thumbnail looks sharp across all devices and meets YouTube's recommended specifications.
What file size should my YouTube thumbnail be?
YouTube recommends keeping thumbnails under 2MB, but our service supports files up to 25MB. The resized output is optimized for web delivery.
Can I resize vertical images to YouTube thumbnail format?
Yes! Our AI can intelligently adapt any image orientation to 1280×720 (16:9) format while preserving the important elements of your original image.
Does the resizer work for YouTube Shorts thumbnails?
YouTube Shorts use a 9:16 vertical format. For standard YouTube video thumbnails, use 1280×720. For Shorts, we recommend our TikTok/Instagram Story preset at 1080×1920.
