YouTube Thumbnail Resizer & Cropper

Resize images to perfect 1280x720 (16:9) or Shorts (9:16) in seconds. Fix aspect ratio issues instantly without complex editing software.

Upload Your Image

Drag & drop or select an image to start editing

How to Resize for YouTube

1. Upload Image

Upload any photo or screenshot. We support JPG, PNG, and WebP.

2. Select Mode

Choose Video Cover for standard videos or Shorts Cover for vertical shorts.

3. Download

Get your resized, high-quality thumbnail instantly.

Why Use Our Resizer?

Perfect Aspect Ratio

Never worry about black bars. We lock the aspect ratio to exactly what YouTube requires (16:9 or 9:16).

1280x720 HD Ready

Output images are resized to 1280x720 pixels, the gold standard for HD thumbnails.

Shorts Support

Dedicated mode for YouTube Shorts covers. Convert any image to vertical 9:16 format.

Format Converter

Convert HEIC or WebP images to YouTube-friendly JPG or PNG formats automatically.

100% Secure

No image uploading. All cropping and resizing happens locally in your browser.

Mobile Ready

Fix your thumbnails on the go directly from your phone or tablet.

Frequently Asked Questions

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