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The problem

YouTube rejects thumbnails that aren't 16:9. You open Photoshop, guess the crop, export, upload, and it still looks wrong.

The fix

Upload your image. Select YouTube Thumbnail. See the result instantly. Download and upload to YouTube.

How it works

YouTube Thumbnail: 1280×720 (16:9)
YouTube Banner: 2560×1440
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FAQ

What size should a YouTube thumbnail be?
YouTube thumbnails should be 1280×720 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio. The minimum width is 640 pixels. YouTube recommends JPG, GIF, or PNG under 2MB.
What is the YouTube channel banner size?
YouTube channel banners (channel art) should be 2560×1440 pixels. YouTube scales this down for different devices — the safe area for text and logos is the center 1546×423 pixels.
Why does YouTube reject my thumbnail?
YouTube rejects thumbnails that exceed 2MB in file size or aren't in an accepted format (JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP). Thumbnails must also be 16:9 ratio for best display.
What resolution should a YouTube thumbnail be?
1280×720 pixels is the recommended resolution. This gives sharp display on all screen sizes. Uploading at 1920×1080 also works but 1280×720 is the standard.

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