YouTube Thumbnail & Banner Resizer
Create perfect YouTube thumbnails (1280x720) and channel banners (2560x1440). Optimized for maximum click-through rate.
Upload Images
Drag & drop images or click to browse
JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC supported • Ctrl+V to paste
How to Use Image Resizer
- 1 Upload your image
- 2 Choose: Thumbnail, Banner, or Profile Picture
- 3 Position crop for best composition
- 4 Download YouTube-optimized image
What You Get
Official YouTube sizes. Thumbnail (1280x720), Banner (2560x1440), Profile (800x800).
Input: Thumbnail
Output: 1280×720 (16:9) recommended YouTube thumbnail size
Input: Channel Banner
Output: 2560×1440 with a centered safe area for all devices
Input: Profile Picture
Output: 800×800 square avatar crop
What size should a YouTube thumbnail be?
1280x720 pixels at 16:9 aspect ratio. Maximum file size is 2MB. Supported formats are JPG, GIF, and PNG. Higher resolution thumbnails look sharper on large screens.
What is the YouTube channel banner size?
2560x1440 pixels total, but the safe area for all devices is 1546x423 pixels centered. On TV displays, more of the banner shows; on mobile, only the center portion.
What size is a YouTube Shorts thumbnail?
YouTube Shorts uses 1080x1920 (9:16) for the video, but thumbnails in the Shorts shelf appear cropped. Keep key elements in the center third of the frame.
How do I make YouTube thumbnails stand out?
Use contrasting colors, large readable text, and expressive faces. Bright yellows and reds perform well against YouTube's white interface. Test visibility at small sizes.
What is the YouTube profile picture size?
800x800 pixels recommended. YouTube displays it as a circle, so keep important content centered. The minimum accepted size is 98x98 pixels.
Why does my YouTube thumbnail look blurry?
Either the source image is too small, or heavy JPEG compression reduced quality. Use 1280x720 minimum at high quality (90%+ JPEG). PNG works but creates larger files.
How do I resize for YouTube end screens?
End screen elements are overlaid on the last 5-20 seconds of video. Leave the right 25% and bottom 25% clear for clickable elements. Design with this spacing in mind.
What resolution should YouTube video be?
1920x1080 (1080p) is standard HD. 3840x2160 (4K) is optimal for quality. YouTube supports up to 8K but 1080p or 4K covers most viewer needs.
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All resizing happens in your browser. Your images never leave your device.