Crop YouTube and Article Thumbnails

Crop to the 16:9 aspect ratio used by YouTube videos and most blog hero images.

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YouTube thumbnails use 16:9. Recommended size: 1280×720 (HD) or 1920×1080 (Full HD).

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The rule-of-thirds grid in the cropper helps you place the focal point at intersection lines — research shows higher click-through rates.

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For thumbnails with text overlay, leave the right third clear during cropping — that's where YouTube places video duration badges.

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Export as JPEG for thumbnails (smaller file, fine for photos). Use PNG only if your thumbnail has transparency or sharp graphics.

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