Choose an image
Select a photo, screenshot, graphic, thumbnail, or podcast cover from your device.
YouTube thumbnail resizer
Make your image fit YouTube.
A proper 16:9 thumbnail in seconds.
Resize your thumbnail to 1280 × 720, adjust the crop, and reduce the file size if needed. No account and no image upload.
✓ No upload
✓ No account
✓ No watermark
Drop an image here
or choose a JPG, PNG, WebP, or GIF
Animated GIFs will be imported as a single still frame.
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Fills the whole frame and crops the edges if needed.
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We’ll aim for this size by adjusting quality and, when necessary, dimensions.
Private by design.
The image is processed locally in your browser and is never uploaded to us.
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A better starting point
Turn almost any image into a clean 16:9 thumbnail
YouTube thumbnails use a wide 16:9 frame. This page begins at 1280 × 720. Choose “Crop to fill” for an edge-to-edge thumbnail or “Fit entire image” when the complete photo or graphic matters more than filling every pixel.
Preview it small. Most viewers see thumbnails at a fraction of full size. One clear subject and a few large words usually survive better than a crowded design.
Can this make my thumbnail file smaller?
Yes. Enter a target file size or lower the quality slider before processing. JPG or WebP will usually create a smaller file than PNG for photographic thumbnails.
Simple on purpose
Fix the problem without learning image jargon
Tell us what it needs to fit
Pick a common preset, enter exact dimensions, or set a maximum file size.
Download the fixed copy
The new image is created locally. The original file is never changed.
Useful for real-life nonsense
When a website rejects a perfectly good image
Online forms and social platforms love mysterious requirements: “under 2 MB,” “exactly 1200 by 630,” “square images only,” or “unsupported file type.” This tool handles those chores without forcing you into a complicated editor.
- Job and school applications
- Profile photos and avatars
- Facebook and Instagram posts
- YouTube thumbnails
- Podcast cover artwork
- Email attachments
- Website images
- Private screenshots
Practical image guides
Fix the exact problem that brought you here
Plain-English instructions for common image-size, format, privacy, and social-media requirements.
Make an image smaller than 2 MB
Reduce file size without blindly shrinking the photo until it looks terrible.
Read the guide →Resize an image for Facebook
Choose the right size and crop for link previews and shared graphics.
Read the guide →Prepare podcast cover artwork
Make square artwork that stays clear from a full-size player down to a tiny icon.
Read the guide →Remove photo metadata
Create a clean exported copy without the original camera and location metadata.
Read the guide →FAQ
Things you may reasonably wonder
Does my image get uploaded?
No. The browser reads and processes the image on your device. The site does not need to receive or store it.
Will this remove photo metadata?
Yes. Exporting through the browser canvas creates a new image without the original EXIF metadata, including most camera and location information.
Can I make an image exactly 2 MB?
The tool can aim for a maximum size, but image compression is not perfectly exact. It will usually produce a file at or below the target.
Why did my transparent image get a background?
JPG files do not support transparency. Choose PNG or WebP to preserve a transparent background.
Can this enlarge a small image?
Yes, after you enable “Allow enlarging.” Enlarging can make an image look softer because the browser cannot invent missing detail.