PixelTools

Resize Image for YouTube

Perfect YouTube thumbnails, channel art, and profile photos in seconds. Free, private, nothing uploaded.

Drop images here, click to browse, or paste

Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC — up to 100 MB each

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No account required
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Nothing uploaded to servers

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All YouTube image sizes

Pick any preset in the resizer above. All YouTube dimensions are available in one click.

Thumbnail

1280×720

Channel Art

2560×1440

Profile

800×800

Frequently asked questions

What is the ideal YouTube thumbnail size?

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YouTube thumbnails should be 1280×720 pixels (16:9 ratio) and under 2 MB. This resolution ensures sharp display on all screen sizes. Use JPG or PNG format.

What are the YouTube channel art dimensions?

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YouTube channel art (banner) is displayed at different sizes depending on the device. The recommended upload size is 2560×1440 pixels. The 'safe area' visible on all devices is the center 1546×423 pixels.

What size should a YouTube profile picture be?

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YouTube profile pictures (channel icons) are displayed as circles at 98×98 pixels in comments and at larger sizes on channel pages. Upload at 800×800 pixels for best quality.

Can I resize multiple YouTube thumbnails at once?

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Yes. Drop multiple images, select the YouTube Thumbnail preset (1280×720), and click Resize. Download all as a ZIP. The batch resize handles any number of thumbnails in one go.

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