# YouTube thumbnail size: 1280 × 720 px

> YouTube thumbnail size is 1280 × 720 px. 16:9, under 2 MB, JPG, PNG or GIF.

Canonical: https://scheduleforyou.com/specs/youtube/thumbnail-size
Last updated: 2026-11-01

YouTube thumbnail size is **1280 × 720 px**. 16:9, under 2 MB, JPG, PNG or GIF.

| What | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Size | 1280 × 720 px |
| Minimum width | 640 px |
| Max file | 2 MB |
| Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |

Verified 2026-11-01 against YouTube's help pages and the limits Schedule For You enforces.

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