Free YouTube Thumbnail Resizer (1280x720)

Resize and crop any photo to perfect 1280x720 YouTube thumbnail dimensions with preview.

Automatically scales and centers onto standard YouTube 1280 × 720 (16:9 HD) canvas
Client-Side Guarantee: Processed 100% locally in your browser. No files or data are uploaded.

How to Use the YouTube Thumbnail Resizer

  1. Upload your video thumbnail graphic.
  2. Pan and zoom to align the visual subject.
  3. Check the timestamp safe-zone preview.
  4. Download your perfect 1280x720 thumbnail.

Key Features

✓ Exact 1280 x 720 pixel canvas output
✓ Safe-zone overlay showing YouTube timestamp corner
✓ Interactive pan and zoom crop frame
✓ Export as optimized JPG under 2MB

About YouTube Thumbnail Resizer

Resize and crop images to YouTube's exact recommended dimensions (1280x720 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio). Includes visual guides for video timestamp overlays and safe zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum file size for a YouTube thumbnail?

YouTube allows a maximum file size of 2MB for custom video thumbnails.

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