Design 1280×720 thumbnails
Exact YouTube dimensions. Bold text with thick stroke and drop shadow, background image or gradient with optional colour overlay, logo overlay, simple starter templates. Export PNG or JPG.
✦ 1280×720
✦ Bold fonts
✦ Logo overlay
✦ No uploads
1280 × 720 · 16:9 · YouTube thumbnail size
FAQ
About the thumbnail maker
Is my image uploaded?
No. Everything is rendered locally in your browser.
Why 1280×720?
This is YouTube's recommended thumbnail size with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It's also the minimum for HD display.
What's the file size limit?
YouTube recommends under 2 MB. This tool will warn you if your export exceeds that threshold.
Can I upload a custom font?
Not yet — we bundle popular bold YouTube-style fonts (Anton, Bebas Neue, Montserrat Black, Oswald). More font upload support is planned.