Resize Image to 1280 x 720
Resize any photo to exactly 1280 x 720 pixels — the YouTube thumbnail size — in your browser. No upload, no signup.
from your phone or computer, or drop a file here
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Output: exactly 1280 x 720 px, JPG.
Center crop for now — a 16:9 rectangle is cut from the center of the image, then resized to 1280 x 720 px. Nothing is stretched. If your photo is smaller than 1280 x 720 px, it is enlarged to 1280 x 720 px, which does not add detail.
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How to resize an image to 1280 x 720
- Choose a photo, or drag and drop it above.
- Click Resize to 1280 x 720. The result is a 1280 x 720 px JPG — tap Download below to save it.
Why 1280 x 720?
1280 x 720 pixels is YouTube's recommended thumbnail size: a 16:9 image that displays sharply on phones, tablets, and desktops. The same size also works as an HD video frame or a widescreen slide image. See also our guide: How to Make a YouTube Thumbnail Size Image.
Frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Resizing runs on your device, in your browser.
Will my photo be stretched?
No. A 16:9 rectangle is cut from the center first, then resized — so a square photo loses its top and bottom, and a very wide photo loses its left and right edges. If your subject is off-center, crop it to 16:9 first.
What if my photo is smaller than 1280 x 720 px?
It is enlarged to 1280 x 720 px. Enlarging does not add detail, so a very small original will still look soft — it just meets the size requirement.
What if my thumbnail is over 2 MB?
YouTube accepts thumbnails up to 2 MB. A 1280 x 720 JPG from this tool is usually well under that, but a very detailed photo can cross it — in that case run the result through our Compressor or the Compress to 200KB page first, then upload.