YouTube Thumbnail Resizer
Upload a photo, crop it to the 16:9 YouTube thumbnail ratio, and download it at 1280 x 720 px.
YouTube Thumbnail
1280 x 720 px — 16:9 ratio, YouTube's recommended thumbnail size
Upload Photo
Output Settings
1280 x 720 px
Crop Position
Drag the box to reposition. Drag a corner to resize while keeping the 16:9 ratio.
Keep the main subject and any text away from the crop edges so it still reads clearly at the small size YouTube shows in search results and suggestions.
Upload a photo to start cropping
Preview (1280 x 720 px)
Summary
Upload a photo, crop it to the 16:9 YouTube thumbnail ratio, and download it at 1280 x 720 px.
How it works
- Click the upload zone or drag a photo onto it.
- A crop box locked to the 16:9 ratio appears over your photo.
- Drag the box to reposition it, or drag a corner to resize while keeping the ratio.
- Choose JPG or PNG as the output format.
- Click "Download Thumbnail" to save a 1280 x 720 px image.
Use cases
- Resize a photo to YouTube's recommended thumbnail dimensions before uploading a video.
- Crop a wide photo down to the 16:9 area that will actually show in search results.
- Convert a screenshot or photo to PNG for a thumbnail with sharp text or logos.
- Reframe an existing thumbnail after changing the video title or subject.
- Prepare a consistent thumbnail size across an entire channel or playlist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 2026-07-22 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu