Resize Image for YouTube Thumbnail (1280x720)
Resize any image to YouTube's recommended 1280x720 thumbnail dimensions. The standard 16:9 HD format that displays perfectly across all devices.
Drag & drop an image to resize, or click to browse
Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF
How to Resize an Image Online for Free
- 1Upload your image — Drag and drop or click to browse. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and more.
- 2Set your target dimensions — Enter exact pixel values or pick a social media preset (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn).
- 3Download your resized image — Get your result instantly. No watermarks, no sign-up required.
Why Resize Images Online?
Image resizing is one of the most common tasks for anyone working with digital media. Whether you're preparing images for a website, social media platform, or email campaign, having the right dimensions matters.
For websites: Properly sized images improve page load speed, which is a key Google ranking factor. An oversized 4000px image on a blog post wastes bandwidth and slows down your site.
For social media: Each platform has specific recommended dimensions. Using the wrong size results in cropping, stretching, or poor display. Our presets ensure your images look perfect on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.
For email: Most email clients have image size limits. Resizing your images before attaching keeps your emails fast and deliverable.
Social Media Image Size Guide 2025
| Platform | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Post | 1080 × 1080px | |
| Story | 1080 × 1920px | |
| Cover | 820 × 312px | |
| Post | 1200 × 630px | |
| Header | 1500 × 500px | |
| Post | 1200 × 675px | |
| Banner | 1584 × 396px | |
| YouTube | Thumbnail | 1280 × 720px |
| Pin | 1000 × 1500px | |
| Twitch | Banner | 1200 × 480px |
Resize vs Compress vs Crop — What's the Difference?
📐 Resize
Changes the pixel dimensions (width × height). The entire image is preserved but scaled to new dimensions.
🗜️ Compress
Reduces file size without changing dimensions. Uses algorithm optimization to remove unnecessary data. Try it →
✂️ Crop
Removes parts of the image to focus on a specific area. Changes both dimensions and content. Try it →
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Resize for Other Platforms
Instagram Post
1080x1080px
Instagram Story
1080x1920px
Facebook Cover
820x312px
Facebook Post
1200x630px
Twitter/X Post
1200x675px
LinkedIn Banner
1584x396px
Pinterest Pin
1000x1500px
Passport Photo
600x600px
YouTube Channel Banner
2560x1440px
Twitter/X Header
1500x500px
Facebook Event Cover
1920x1005px
LinkedIn Post
1200x627px
TikTok
1080x1920px
Instagram Portrait Post
1080x1350px
Facebook Profile Picture
320x320px
Twitter/X Profile Picture
400x400px
LinkedIn Profile Picture
400x400px
YouTube Profile Picture
800x800px
YouTube Shorts
1080x1920px
LinkedIn Company Banner
1128x191px
Shopify Product
2048x2048px
Etsy Product
2000x2000px