YouTube Shorts Cover Resizer1080 × 1920 px
Resize any image to exactly 1080×1920px for YouTube. Free, instant, and nothing leaves your browser.
- Dimensions
- 1080 × 1920 px
- Aspect ratio
- 9:16
- Max file size
- No fixed limit
- Best format
- JPG
How to resize an image for YouTube
Add your image
Click Choose image or drop a file into the box above. JPG, PNG and WebP all work.
Check the crop
The preset is already set to 1080×1920px. Drag inside the preview if you want to reposition the crop.
Download
Pick a format and click Download. You get a YouTube Shorts Cover at exactly 1080×1920px.
YouTube Shorts Cover size at a glance
YouTube Shorts covers are the thumbnail images that represent your short-form videos in the Shorts shelf, channel page, and search results. The 1080×1920 vertical format matches the native 9:16 playback canvas.
Why 1080×1920 matters
Shorts compete for taps in a fast-scrolling vertical feed. A custom cover with a clear hook outperforms a random auto-selected frame and helps viewers decide to watch.
What happens when the size is wrong
Without a custom cover, YouTube selects an arbitrary frame that may be blurry, unflattering, or contextless. Non-vertical covers get letterboxed, looking out of place alongside native 9:16 content.
Best practices
- Keep the key visual and text in the upper two-thirds — the bottom is overlapped by title and channel info.
- Use bold, readable text hooks since Shorts covers compete at small sizes in the shelf.
- Match the energy and style of your Short content so the cover sets accurate expectations.
Frequently asked questions
What size should a YouTube Shorts Cover be?
The recommended size for a YouTube Shorts Cover is 1080×1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio).
How do I resize an image for YouTube Shorts Cover?
Upload your image to the resizer above. It will automatically crop and resize to 1080×1920px. Adjust the crop position if needed, then download the result. Your image never leaves your device.
Which format should I use for a YouTube Shorts Cover?
YouTube accepts JPG, PNG. We recommend JPG — YouTube Shorts display as vertical 9:16 content. The cover image appears in the Shorts shelf and channel page. The bottom area may be overlapped by the title and channel info.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No. TinyResize runs entirely in your browser. The file is read from your device, resized on your device, and downloaded from your device. Nothing is sent to a server.