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YouTube Thumbnail Maker — 1280×720 Crop & Export100% Private and Secure
- Crop
- Resize
- Mobile Friendly
- Accessibility Tested
- SEO Optimized
- Fast Loading
- Responsive
Version 1.0.0 · Last reviewed
How it worksShow guide
Introduction
Frame your shot at 16:9 and download a YouTube-ready thumbnail at 1280 × 720 px (or 1920 × 1080). All processing stays on your device.
Step-by-step
- Upload an image
- Choose HD or Full HD preset
- Crop, zoom, and download
Worked example
A product photo is cropped to 16:9 and exported at 1280 × 720 px for a tutorial video thumbnail.
Use cases
- Turn a photo into a clickable custom thumbnail
- Reframe vertical shots into 16:9 without stretching
- Export crisp JPGs for upload in YouTube Studio
Frequently asked questions
What size should YouTube thumbnails be?
YouTube recommends 1280 × 720 pixels (16:9). Minimum width is 640 px; this tool exports at 1280 or 1920 px wide.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Cropping and scaling use the canvas API entirely in your browser.
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