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Resize an image for a YouTube thumbnail (1280 × 720)

Resize an image to 1280 × 720, the recommended YouTube thumbnail size. Free, in your browser, no watermark.

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Original: px

Resized image
px, →

About this tool

YouTube recommends thumbnails of 1280 × 720 pixels (16:9) and under 2 MB. Resize your image here, and save as JPG if the file is too big.

How to use it

  1. 1 Choose an image.
  2. 2 Enter the new width or height, or a percentage.
  3. 3 Pick a format and select Resize, then download.

Questions

Can I make an image bigger?

Yes, up to 200%, though enlarging can make images look softer.

Is my data uploaded?

No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.

Is this tool free?

Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.