# YouTube thumbnail size

> Start a 1280×720 YouTube thumbnail canvas in the browser. Files stay on this device. No account.

YouTube thumbnail

Open the editor to start a 1280×720 canvas, the usual YouTube thumbnail size. Add type if you need it, then export JPEG, PNG, or WebP. If you later change the canvas shape, export letterboxes or crops. It does not stretch the picture.

Work stays on this device. Download the file and upload it in YouTube Studio.

[Open editor](https://photasium.com/editor?start=yt-thumb&ui=simple)

## Frequently asked questions

### What size is the YouTube thumbnail canvas?

1280×720 pixels. The same size is listed under Social in Export if you started from a different document.

### Can I add text on the thumbnail?

Yes. Use the Text tool on a layer, then export.

### Does Photasium upload to YouTube?

No. It saves a file on this computer.

### Can I keep layers after export?

Yes. Export downloads a flat image. The canvas stays in this browser.

### Is there a watermark?

No.