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Thumbnail from your video

Pick the best moment of your video and save it as a YouTube thumbnail (1280×720, under 2 MB). Your video is not uploaded.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Thumbnail from your video

Scrub through your video, stop on the sharpest or most expressive frame and save it as a YouTube thumbnail at 1280 by 720 pixels, within the 2 MB limit. It all happens in your browser, so the video stays private. A frame with a clear face and an open mouth tends to draw clicks.

How to use Thumbnail from your video

  1. Open your file above. It stays on your device.
  2. Adjust the settings and preview the result.
  3. Download the finished file.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

What thumbnail size does YouTube want?

YouTube recommends 1280 by 720 pixels at 16:9, under 2 MB, in JPG or PNG. This tool exports at that size so the upload is accepted without cropping or blurry scaling.

Is Thumbnail from your video free?

Yes. Thumbnail from your video on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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