Get the ideal YouTube thumbnail and banner dimensions for perfect visuals on your channel. Optimize your content with the best sizing recommendations.
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A YouTube thumbnail serves the same purpose as a movie poster or book jacket—capturing attention and convincing viewers that your content is worth watching. Invest a few extra minutes after creating your video to craft a professional-quality thumbnail that can significantly impact your audience's growth.
| Thumbnail Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Ideal Size (16:9 Aspect Ratio) | 1280px by 720px |
| Accepted File Types | JPG, GIF, or PNG (up to 2MB) |
Create appealing YouTube thumbnails effortlessly with Adobe Express. Explore templates designed for professionals that you can customize to align with your channel's branding. Once you find a thumbnail you love, duplicate and adapt it for future uploads. Maintaining consistency in your thumbnail artwork reinforces your channel's branding.
Your YouTube profile image is square but displays as a circle. Choose wisely for effective cropping. Ideal size: 800px by 800px (1:1 ratio).
| Profile Image Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Auto-resized Dimensions | 98px by 98px |
| Accepted File Types | JPG, GIF, BMP, or PNG |
| Google Account Sync | Syncs profile image changes |
Adobe Express offers a 1:1 canvas for profile images. Explore templates and use Logo Maker for a logo that doubles as your profile picture. Design a logo effortlessly to represent your channel perfectly.
For YouTube videos, choose the 16:9 aspect ratio in Adobe Express. Duplicate and resize for other platforms. Vertical videos auto-fit on YouTube.
Common resolutions:
| Video Resolution | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| 2160p | 3840x2160 |
| 1440p | 2560x1440 |
| 1080p | 1920x1080 |
| 720p | 1280x720 |
| 480p | 854x480 |
| 360p | 640x360 |
| 240p | 426x240 |