PilotPostHow to use it
- Choose an image from your device or drop it on the page.
- Pick the YouTube size: video thumbnail, channel banner, profile picture or Shorts cover.
- Choose Fill to crop the edges, or Fit to keep the whole image on a background color.
- Download it and upload it in YouTube Studio.
Tips
Design for a small screen
Thumbnails are often seen tiny on phones. Use a clear face or object and a few big words.
Watch the bottom right corner
YouTube shows the video length there, so don't put important details in that corner.
Keep banner text in the center
Channel banners are cropped a lot on phones and computers. Keep your name and text in the middle area.
Match the title
A thumbnail that shows what the title promises gets more of the right clicks.
Questions
What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
1280×720 is the usual recommendation, a 16:9 frame. YouTube can change its requirements, so check its help pages if an upload fails.
What size is a YouTube channel banner?
2560×1440 is the common recommendation. Only the middle part shows on every device, so keep text there.
Is my image uploaded?
No. It's resized in your browser and never leaves your device.
Can I schedule YouTube videos?
Yes. PilotPost uploads your videos to YouTube on schedule, so you can plan them along with your other posts.