Thumbnails that get clicks
The thumbnail is the first thing people see. Upload a photo or a frame from your video, choose the platform — YouTube, Instagram, Stories, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest or a blog link preview — and it's fitted to the right dimensions automatically.
Add a headline in heavy, high-contrast type with an optional dark shade or outline so it stays readable on any image. YouTube thumbnails are automatically kept under the 2 MB upload limit.
How to make a thumbnail
- 1
Add a picture
Upload a photo or a screenshot from your video.
- 2
Choose the size
YouTube 1280 × 720, Instagram, Story, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest or blog/link preview.
- 3
Add your title
Type the headline, then set its size, position, colour, shade and outline.
- 4
Download
Save a high-quality JPG at the exact size.
Key features
8 platform sizes
Always the correct pixel dimensions.
Readable text
Heavy type, dark shade and outline options.
Fill or show everything
Crop to fill, or keep the whole photo on a blurred background.
YouTube-ready
Automatically under the 2 MB limit.
Common uses
- YouTube creators: Consistent, readable thumbnails for every upload.
- Bloggers: Link previews that look good when shared on WhatsApp, Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Small businesses: Promotional images for every social network.
Thumbnail and social image sizes
| Platform | Size (px) |
|---|---|
| YouTube thumbnail | 1280 × 720 |
| Blog / link preview (Open Graph) | 1200 × 630 |
| Instagram square / portrait | 1080 × 1080 / 1080 × 1350 |
| Story, Reel, Short | 1080 × 1920 |
| X (Twitter) post | 1600 × 900 |
| Pinterest pin | 1000 × 1500 |
Tips and good to know
- Keep the title under about six words — thumbnails are often seen at small sizes on phones.
- Faces with clear expressions and high contrast tend to attract more clicks.
- Cut yourself out of the background first with the Background Remover for a bold look.