YouTube thumbnail 1280×720
Drop a photo below and download it at exactly 1280 × 720 pixels (16:9) — scaled and center-cropped automatically, processed on your device.
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JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF · processed on your device, never uploaded
The exact size, explained
YouTube requires thumbnails of 1280×720 pixels (minimum width 640) under 2 MB. This tool outputs exactly that size, and you can lower the quality slider if your image exceeds the 2 MB limit.
Framing tips
JPG at quality 80–90 keeps thumbnails well under the 2 MB cap with excellent sharpness.
Frequently asked questions
How is the image cropped?
The photo is scaled to fill the target size and cropped from the center, so nothing looks stretched or distorted.
Which format should I download?
JPG works everywhere and is the default. PNG is available if you need lossless output, and WebP if the destination supports it.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser with WebAssembly — your image never leaves your device, which makes this safe even for ID photos and documents.