YouTube Thumbnail Maker
FreeCreate eye-catching YouTube thumbnails at the perfect 1280×720 resolution
Drop an image here or click to browse
YouTube Thumbnail — perfectly sized for YouTube. Reposition, add text & download. Free & private.
About YouTube Thumbnail Maker
On YouTube, the thumbnail often decides the click. The platform recommends 1280x720 pixels at a 16:9 ratio, and uploading something at the wrong size can leave your thumbnail blurry or letterboxed with black bars. This maker takes your image and sets it to that exact 1280x720 resolution so it looks crisp everywhere YouTube displays it, from search results to the watch-next sidebar.
Just upload your shot and the tool formats it to the proper thumbnail size in your browser. No installs, no logins, and no watermark on what you download. Your file is used only for the resize and isn't stored, so works-in-progress stay private. It is free and works from a phone or a laptop, so you can prep a clean, high-resolution thumbnail right before you publish your video.
Common uses
- Size a screenshot or photo to 1280x720 for a YouTube thumbnail
- Fix a thumbnail that shows up blurry or with black bars
- Prep a designed graphic at the exact resolution YouTube wants
- Make consistent thumbnails across an entire channel or playlist
- Reformat a video still into a clickable cover image
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 Maker"
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 is the recommended YouTube thumbnail size?
YouTube recommends 1280x720 pixels at a 16:9 ratio. This tool exports exactly that so your thumbnail stays sharp across the site.
Why is my current thumbnail blurry?
Usually because it was uploaded smaller than 1280x720 or in the wrong aspect ratio. Resizing to the correct dimensions before upload keeps it crisp.
Is there a minimum thumbnail width on YouTube?
YouTube asks for a minimum width of 640 pixels, but 1280x720 is the recommended target this tool produces for the best quality.
Can I use YouTube Thumbnail Maker on mobile?
Yes — ToolHub is fully responsive and works on iPhone, Android, tablets and all modern browsers. No app install needed.