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Free Thumbnail Resizer

Convert a YouTube thumbnail (16:9) to TikTok cover (9:16), Instagram post (1:1), or Podcast art (1:1) — instantly, free, no AI credits used.

Coming soon — Q3 2026

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Social media thumbnail size guide 2026

Use this reference while the Resizer is in development.

PlatformRatioRecommended sizeMax fileNotes
YouTube16:91280 × 720 px2 MBStandard video thumbnail
YouTube Shorts9:161080 × 1920 px2 MBVertical short-form video
TikTok9:161080 × 1920 px10 MBVideo cover / background
Instagram1:11080 × 1080 px30 MBPost and Reels cover
Podcast1:13000 × 3000 px512 KBApple Podcasts spec
Twitter/X16:91200 × 675 px5 MBIn-feed summary card
LinkedIn4:11584 × 396 px8 MBProfile banner
Substack2:11200 × 630 px10 MBNewsletter cover image

Sizes as of June 2026. Platform specs change occasionally — verify in the platform's help centre before a major launch.

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