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Resize Image for YouTube Thumbnail

Apply a YouTube thumbnail preset and export at the right canvas size locally.

InputJPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP
OutputYouTube presets
Works onDesktop and mobile browsers
Choose an image to reveal YouTube presets and export settings.

About this tool

Exports a ready-to-use YouTube thumbnail size using simple crop or pad controls.

Common use cases

  • Match a known platform canvas size without guessing dimensions.
  • Crop or pad an image into a preset placement before download.

How to use it

  1. Upload an image.
  2. Keep the YouTube thumbnail preset and choose fill or fit.
  3. Download the resized thumbnail image.

Best for

  • YouTube exports where the destination platform already defines the canvas size
  • Users who know the target surface but do not want to calculate width and height manually
  • Quick social or document prep before moving to a KB target page if the upload still fails

Input and output notes

  • Accepted inputs: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp.
  • Exports are generated locally in the current browser session.

YouTube sizes on this page

These preset sizes are available directly in the tool so users can move from a broad query to an exact export size.

  • YouTube thumbnail: 1280 x 720

Limits to know

  • Very large images still depend on available browser memory.
  • Lossy formats such as JPG and WebP can trade quality for smaller files.

Privacy

This tool runs in the browser, so pasted content and uploaded files stay on the current device during normal use.

Common questions

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. Images are decoded, resized, and exported locally with browser APIs and canvas, so the file stays on your device during normal use.

Which YouTube sizes are built in?

YouTube thumbnail (1280 x 720).

Should I crop or fit the image?

Choose fill and crop when the platform layout matters more than preserving every edge. Choose fit when you need the whole source visible and are okay with padding.