Crop Image for YouTube Thumbnail - Free 16:9 Crop Tool
Create perfect YouTube thumbnails by cropping any image to 16:9 aspect ratio. Our free tool shows real-time preview with zoom. Works entirely in your browser — no upload, no account.
Crop Your Image
Drag the handles to adjust the crop area. Switch presets to lock the aspect ratio.
Drop your image here or click to browse
Supports JPEG, PNG, WEBP up to 25MB
All processing happens in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to our servers.
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Free YouTube thumbnail crop tool. Crop any image to 16:9 (1280x720) for perfect YouTube thumbnails. Browser-based, no uploads.
Powerful Features
Everything you need to transform your images with professional-quality results
16:9 Aspect Ratio Lock
Automatically locks to YouTube's required 16:9 aspect ratio (1280x720 recommended).
Zoom for Precision
Zoom in to position your subject perfectly within the thumbnail frame.
High-Quality Export
Exports at original resolution within the crop area — no downscaling.
How It Works
Get professional results in just a few simple steps
Upload Image
Drop any JPEG, PNG, or WebP image.
Adjust 16:9 Frame
The 16:9 crop area is auto-applied. Drag and zoom to frame your subject.
Download Thumbnail
Click 'Process Image' and download your YouTube-ready thumbnail.
Perfect For
Discover how professionals use our tool to achieve stunning results
YouTube Video Thumbnails
Crop any photo to 16:9 for eye-catching YouTube video thumbnails.
Example: Turn a product photo into a 16:9 YouTube thumbnail
Presentation Slides
Crop images to 16:9 for widescreen presentation backgrounds.
Example: Crop a team photo to 16:9 for a slide background
Why Choose Us
See the difference our AI-powered technology makes for your images
YouTube-Ready Format
Guaranteed correct 16:9 aspect ratio that YouTube accepts without letterboxing.
Instant Browser Crop
No app or software needed. Works on any device with a modern browser.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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