Resize an image for YouTube
Pick a picture and get it back in the exact sizes YouTube asks for. Everything happens inside your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
The thumbnail version is compressed automatically if needed so it stays under YouTube's 2 MB limit.
Which fit option should I choose?
- Fill and crop covers the whole frame and trims whatever sticks out. Best for photos where the edges are not important.
- Fit whole image keeps everything visible and fills the leftover space with the bar colour. Best for screenshots and logos.
- Stretch forces the exact size and can distort faces, so use it only for abstract graphics.
Recommended YouTube image sizes
| Image | Size | File limit |
|---|---|---|
| Video thumbnail | 1280 × 720 | 2 MB |
| End screen background | 1920 × 1080 | — |
| Channel banner | 2560 × 1440 | 6 MB |
Keep text and faces in the centre of banners. YouTube crops the same artwork differently on phones, tablets and TVs. For more detail see our thumbnail size guide.