YouTube Thumbnail Cropper
FreeCrop images to YouTube thumbnail dimensions (16:9, 1280×720)
Drop an image here or click to browse
Then drag the crop box & pick a shape/ratio.
About YouTube Thumbnail Cropper
A YouTube thumbnail that is the wrong shape gets pillarboxed with black bars or cropped so your title text falls off the edge. The platform expects a specific 16:9 frame, and a mismatched image makes your video look unprofessional in search and suggested feeds.
This tool crops any picture to YouTube thumbnail dimensions, 16:9 at 1280x720, so it fits perfectly across desktop and mobile. Position the focus, crop, and download a thumbnail that is ready to upload. Everything happens in your browser via ToolHub by Codaiman, keeping your image on your own machine. It is free, needs no login, and leaves no watermark behind.
Common uses
- 16:9 thumbnails sized exactly for YouTube
- Reframing a screenshot for a video cover
- Cropping wide artwork down to 1280x720
- Quick thumbnail prep before adding title text
How to use
- 1
Upload your file
Click the upload area or drag & drop your file. Supports *. Up to 50 MB.
- 2
Click "Process — YouTube Thumbnail Cropper"
Click the process button. Your file is converted instantly on our secure servers.
- 3
Download your result
Preview and download your converted file. No watermarks, no quality loss, no expiry.
Why ToolHub?
- 100% Free — no account needed
- Works in your browser — no software required
- Instant results
- Secure and private
- No data stored
- Simple to use
FAQ
What size does it crop to?
The standard YouTube thumbnail ratio of 16:9, matching 1280x720 pixels.
Will text or faces stay in frame?
Position the crop box over the key part of the image before exporting so nothing important gets cut.
Can I add text on the thumbnail here?
This tool crops to the right shape; you can add text or graphics afterward in an editor.
Is my image kept after cropping?
No. It is processed in your browser and never uploaded or stored by ToolHub.
Can I use YouTube Thumbnail Cropper on mobile?
Yes — ToolHub is fully responsive and works on iPhone, Android, tablets and all modern browsers. No app install needed.