What size is a YouTube thumbnail?

1280 × 720 pixels at a 16:9 aspect ratio. YouTube also accepts higher resolutions at the same ratio. Both are presets here.

Is the thumbnail editor free?

Yes. Free with no watermark and no signup.

Can I make thumbnails for TikTok and Instagram too?

Yes. Built-in presets cover TikTok cover (1080×1920), Instagram post (1080×1080), story (1080×1920), Twitter / X post (1200×675), Facebook (1200×630) and LinkedIn (1200×627).

Does my background image upload anywhere?

No. Everything renders in your browser — your image never leaves your device.

Thumbnail Editor

Make platform-perfect thumbnails fast.

Quick templates

Background

Background colour

Image fit

Headline

Text

Font

Size — 18% of height

UPPERCASE

Text color

Outline color

Outline width — 1.2%

Badge

Show badge

Badge text

Badge background

Badge text color

Drag the headline or badge on the canvas to reposition.