Resize Images for YouTube — Exact YouTube Sizes (2026)
YouTube thumbnails are 1280×720 px (16:9) — the size that shows sharp in search and suggested feeds. Channel banners are 2560×1440, Shorts covers 1080×1920. Resize any image to YouTube's exact spec in your browser below: free, no upload, no watermark.
YouTube image sizes at a glance
| Preset | Exact size | Aspect | Formats | Max file | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Video Thumbnail | 1280×720 | 16:9 | JPEG, PNG | 2 MB | Open tool |
| YouTube Shorts Cover | 1080×1920 | 9:16 | JPEG | 2 MB | Open tool |
| YouTube Channel Banner | 2560×1440 | 16:9 | JPEG, PNG | 6 MB | Open tool |
| YouTube Channel Icon | 800×800 | 1:1 | JPEG, PNG | 2 MB | Open tool |
All specs pulled from imgsize.cc's live preset database — resize in your browser with zero uploads.
YouTube image sizes — FAQ
What is the exact YouTube thumbnail size?
YouTube thumbnail size is 1280×720 pixels with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It must be under 2 MB, and accepted formats are JPG, PNG, GIF or WebP. Exporting exactly 1280×720 keeps the thumbnail crisp in search results and on the watch page.
How do I make a YouTube thumbnail without uploading my image?
Use the YouTube Thumbnail preset in the imgsize.cc workbench: the crop locks to 16:9 and exports exactly 1280×720 PNG or JPG. Everything runs locally in your browser — zero upload requests, no account, no watermark.
What is the YouTube channel banner size?
The YouTube channel banner is 2560×1440 pixels (16:9). The safe area that displays on all devices is 1546×423 pixels centered, so keep text and logos inside that zone. Banners under 2 MB upload fastest.
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