Thumbnail Resizer - YouTube & Video Covers
Resize images to 1280x720 pixels, the gold standard for YouTube thumbnails and video covers.
Upload Image
For Thumbnail (16:9)
Why Use This Tool?
The thumbnail is 90% of your video's success. But a blurry or wrongly sized thumbnail can kill your click-through rate. Savetomedia's Thumbnail Resizer locks your image to the industry-standard 1280x720 HD resolution. It ensures your text is readable and your faces are crisp, complying perfectly with YouTube's guidelines.
How to Use
Upload your image.
Review the 1280x720 HD setting.
Click 'Resize Thumbnail'.
Download your optimized cover.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know
What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
YouTube recommends 1280x720 pixels (16:9 ratio) for best quality across all devices.
What format is best?
JPG is best for photos, PNG for graphics. We usually output in the same format you upload, or JPG for file size efficiency.
Target resolution is 1280x720 (16:9 Aspect Ratio). Images with other aspect ratios will be stretched to fit.