YouTube thumbnail maker
Make a YouTube thumbnail (1280 × 720) that stands out: big bold title text with highlighted words, your photo or product cut-out, a background photo or colour, and a badge like NEW or PART 2. See how it looks at small size in search results, then download a JPG under YouTube's 2 MB limit. Nothing is uploaded.
Tips for thumbnails that get clicks
- Use 3–6 big words, not the full video title.
- Show a face with a clear expression, or the product, large and cut out.
- Use strong contrast: light text on dark backgrounds, or the white box style.
- Check the small preview: if you can't read it there, make the text shorter.
Questions
What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
1280 × 720 pixels (16:9), under 2 MB, in JPG, PNG or GIF. This tool makes exactly that.
How do I upload it?
In YouTube Studio, open the video → Details → Thumbnail → Upload file. Custom thumbnails need a verified account (Settings → Channel → Feature eligibility).
Can I use it for Facebook or Instagram too?
For other sizes, use the Image Resizer on the downloaded JPG.