What size should a YouTube thumbnail be?

YouTube thumbnails should be 1280×720 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio) with a minimum width of 640 pixels. The file should be under 2MB.

What size is a YouTube channel banner?

YouTube channel banners should be 2560×1440 pixels. The safe area for text and logos is the center 1546×423 pixels.

Do thumbnails affect YouTube views?

Absolutely. Thumbnails are one of the biggest factors in click-through rate (CTR). A compelling thumbnail can significantly increase your video's views.

What file format should YouTube thumbnails be?

YouTube accepts JPG, GIF, and PNG thumbnails. PNG offers the best quality for text-heavy thumbnails.

YouTube Thumbnail Maker

Resize images for YouTube thumbnails and channel banners. Create click-worthy thumbnails at 1280×720.

Drop an image here or click to upload

PNG, JPG, WebP supported

About This Tool

Resize images for YouTube thumbnails and channel banners. The ideal YouTube thumbnail is 1280×720 pixels, and channel banners should be 2560×1440. Create click-worthy thumbnails at the exact dimensions YouTube recommends.

How to Use

1Upload your image to the tool.
2Choose a YouTube preset: Thumbnail, Channel Banner, or Profile Picture.
3Preview the resized result.
4Download the optimized image and upload it to YouTube Studio.

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