{"id":8998,"date":"2022-07-13T06:44:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8998"},"modified":"2022-07-13T06:44:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:44:41","slug":"what-size-is-a-youtube-thumbnail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-size-is-a-youtube-thumbnail","title":{"rendered":"What Size is a YouTube Thumbnail?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1cfad27409f\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1cfad27409f\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1cfad27409f\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-size-is-a-youtube-thumbnail\/#What_Size_is_a_YouTube_Thumbnail\" title=\"What Size is a YouTube Thumbnail?\">What Size is a YouTube Thumbnail?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-size-is-a-youtube-thumbnail\/#640_pixels\" title=\"640 pixels\">640 pixels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-size-is-a-youtube-thumbnail\/#1280_pixels\" title=\"1280 pixels\">1280 pixels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-size-is-a-youtube-thumbnail\/#16_9_aspect_ratio\" title=\"16:9 aspect ratio\">16:9 aspect ratio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-size-is-a-youtube-thumbnail\/#1270_by_720_pixels\" title=\"1270 by 720 pixels\">1270 by 720 pixels<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Size_is_a_YouTube_Thumbnail\"><\/span>What Size is a YouTube Thumbnail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"what size is a youtube thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/Ku2O1lY.jpg\">  <\/p>\n<p>One of the questions we often get is, what size is a YouTube thumbnail? There are several different size choices for videos, such as 640 by 480, 1280 by 720, and 16:9 aspect ratio. But, which size is best for a YouTube thumbnail? Ultimately, the size of your thumbnail depends on your video and its audience. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind. Also, remember to include the aspect ratio.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"640_pixels\"><\/span>640 pixels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating a thumbnail image for your video is incredibly important if you want to attract new viewers and increase your exposure. YouTube thumbnail images are very small and even smaller on mobile devices. Because many people watch YouTube on their phones, a good thumbnail image is extremely important. You don&#8217;t want to put too much text in your thumbnail, since this will prevent people from reading your text and will waste valuable thumbnail real estate.<\/p>\n<p>In order to make a successful thumbnail, the width of your image must be at least 640 pixels. Uploading images of a smaller width than 640 pixels without warning will cause the thumbnail to appear blurry. The maximum size of your thumbnail should be under 2MB and in an image file format. JPG and PNG are two popular file types. However, make sure to follow YouTube&#8217;s guidelines regarding the resolution of thumbnail images and keep them under 2MB.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1280_pixels\"><\/span>1280 pixels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to make your videos stand out on YouTube, you should pay attention to the size of your thumbnail image. While the maximum size of a thumbnail is 1280 pixels, YouTube recommends a minimum width of 640 pixels. The best aspect ratio for YouTube thumbnails is 16:9.<\/p>\n<p>A good YouTube thumbnail is important for many reasons, including improving your video&#8217;s search engine visibility. If people can&#8217;t read the thumbnail and find your video in the results, it is unlikely that they&#8217;ll click on your video. It must be as attractive as possible, and it must be large enough to draw the viewer&#8217;s attention. It should also be clear, clean and easy to understand on a smartphone. If you&#8217;re unsure how to design a thumbnail, read the following tips.<\/p>\n<p>First, remember that YouTube thumbnail photos are 1280 pixels wide and 720 pixels tall. You&#8217;ll want to have a resolution of at least 1280 pixels for a thumbnail to show up on the page. Also, keep in mind that you must upload your video in an image format, 16:9 aspect ratio, and 1280 pixels. You should also know how to optimize the size of your thumbnail for maximum visibility. Once you have the right size, YouTube will recognize your video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_9_aspect_ratio\"><\/span>16:9 aspect ratio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While most video sites display their thumbnails in the same aspect ratio as the video, YouTube and Facebook display them in different ones. While 16:9 is the most common, Facebook displays its thumbnails in an odd 17.3:9 aspect ratio. This means that your video thumbnails will have black borders on either side, while Facebook&#8217;s will have rounded corners. As a result, you should make sure your video&#8217;s thumbnail has a 16:9 aspect ratio.<\/p>\n<p>The ideal size of YouTube thumbnails is 1280 x 720 pixels. If your video is bigger than this, you can choose a different size or crop it. It does not matter if your resolution is higher than the video size when you save or export it. Instead, choose the right size according to the resolution and aspect ratio. Then, select the video and click on &#8220;Video Manager.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1270_by_720_pixels\"><\/span>1270 by 720 pixels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The recommended YouTube thumbnail size is 1270 by 720. However, you can also use a smaller size if you have a video of lesser quality. The aspect ratio of the thumbnail is 16:9. Using this size is not only beneficial for your video, but it also helps your content stand out in YouTube search results. Listed below are some ways to create a great thumbnail:<\/p>\n<p>Consider the type of audience your video aims to appeal to. The YouTube community consists of a mix of tweens, teenagers, and adults, with both factions sharing a common interest. Consider this when designing your YouTube thumbnail. For example, children will be more responsive to visual handrails, while older viewers will be more likely to appreciate subtle themes. 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