YouTube Thumbnail Sizes
- Video thumbnail: 1280 × 720 px (16:9)
- Channel banner: 2560 × 1440 px
- Shorts and vertical: 1080 × 1920 px
- Channel icon: 800 × 800 px, shown as a circle
Thumbnails are often seen very small. Use large, simple text and one clear face or subject. Banners show only the centre strip on phones.
EditSpec isn’t affiliated with YouTube. The name is used only to describe its image sizes.
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How it works
- Choose or drop a photo.
- Pick a preset, or type the width and height in px, cm, mm or inches.
- Choose Fill, Fit or Stretch, then download.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the YouTube thumbnail size?
1280 × 720 px, a 16:9 image. Pick Video thumbnail above and drag to frame it.
What DPI should I use?
300 DPI is the usual print resolution and is what most photo requirements mean when they give a size in centimetres or inches. The DPI value is also saved inside JPG and PNG files.
Does it work on phones?
Yes. It works in modern mobile browsers, and iPhone HEIC photos open directly.