YouTube image sizes

Thumbnail: 1280 × 720 px. Channel banner: 2560 × 1440 px. Profile picture: 800 × 800 px. Open Resize Baba, pick the size you need, and your photo is cropped and resized to it. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

Resize for YouTube →

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THUMBNAIL1280 × 720 px
CHANNEL BANNER2560 × 1440 px
PROFILE PICTURE800 × 800 px

How it works

  1. Pick the size you need from the list below.
  2. Drop your photo and drag the frame to choose the crop.
  3. Press Resize and download the finished image.

Tips for YouTube

Thumbnails must be under 2 MB. Put big, readable text in the left two-thirds.

Open the resizer with a size

  • Thumbnail: 1280 × 720 px
  • Channel banner: 2560 × 1440 px
  • Profile picture: 800 × 800 px

Questions people ask

What is the best image size for YouTube?

Thumbnail 1280 × 720 px; Channel banner 2560 × 1440 px; Profile picture 800 × 800 px.

Does YouTube compress my photo?

Yes, most platforms re-compress uploads. Start with the exact size above and a clean, sharp photo for the best result.

Is my photo uploaded?

No. Resize Baba works in your browser, so the picture stays on your device.

Resize for this platform, and others

Platforms change sizes now and then. Checked October 2026.