Magic Resizer
Free YouTube Thumbnail Resizer
Resize your images to YouTube’s 1280 × 720 (16:9) thumbnail size so they look crisp everywhere from search to the watch page.
Everything happens in your browser, no software to install, no account required for your first five images.
Your images stay on your device, nothing is uploaded to Buffer.
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YouTube image sizes & requirements
Use these recommended sizes for the sharpest YouTube images, and keep within the upload limits below so nothing is rejected or compressed.
| Format | Size (pixels) |
|---|---|
| Thumbnail | 1280 × 720 |
Upload requirements
- Specs follow YouTube’s published thumbnail guidelines.
Sizes and formats are based on Buffer’s ideal image sizes and formats guide.
FAQs
What is the best image size for YouTube?
What is the best image size for YouTube?
The recommended YouTube image sizes are: Thumbnail (1280 × 720 px). Buffer's free image resizer crops and resizes your photo to each of these in one step.
What image formats does YouTube support?
What image formats does YouTube support?
YouTube accepts JPG, PNG, GIF. The maximum file size is 2 MB.
Do I need a Buffer account to resize YouTube images?
Do I need a Buffer account to resize YouTube images?
No. You can resize up to 5 images without an account. After that, create a free Buffer account to keep resizing for free.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. All resizing happens directly in your browser, so your images are never sent to or stored on Buffer's servers.
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