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YouTube image tool

Resize an image for a YouTube thumbnail

Turn a photo or design into a sharp 16:9 YouTube thumbnail at the current recommended resolution, without uploading the source anywhere.

Drop an image here
or click to browse (.png or .jpg)

How it works

  1. 1.Upload a PNG or JPEG.
  2. 2.Reposition the locked 16:9 crop.
  3. 3.Export a 3840×2160 PNG or JPEG.

YouTube thumbnail

Recommended
3840×2160
Aspect ratio
16:9
Minimum width
640px

YouTube thumbnail questions

Why does FrameDrop use 3840×2160?

That is YouTube's current recommended thumbnail resolution.

Can I export JPEG to reduce file size?

Yes. Choose JPEG and adjust its quality before downloading.

Is my photo uploaded?

No. Cropping and encoding use Canvas in your browser.

Read YouTube's official custom thumbnail guidance
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