YouTube Podcast Thumbnail Resizer
Create a 1280×1280 square thumbnail for a podcast playlist in YouTube Studio. Keep the show identity centered and legible in compact podcast cards.
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YouTube podcast thumbnail size
YouTube podcast thumbnail size: 1280×1280 px recommended, 1:1 square
YouTube requires a square thumbnail when adding or editing podcast features. JPG and PNG are supported; upload limits differ between mobile and desktop.
1280
width (px)
1280
height (px)
1:1
aspect ratio
Need other dimensions? Browse all Youtube sizes or use the free image resizer for any platform.
Sources
We check platform-specific dimensions against source documentation when available.
- YouTube Help — Create a podcast in YouTube Studio - Official podcast setup guidance recommends a 1280×1280 square podcast thumbnail.
How to resize cover art for a YouTube podcast?
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Step 1: Choose square show artwork
Use a clear podcast logo or cover with enough contrast to remain readable in small cards.
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Step 2: Resize to 1280×1280
Upload the artwork, apply the square preset, and review whether Fit or Fill gives the better crop.
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Step 3: Add it in YouTube Studio
Download the result and upload it from the podcast Details page, then inspect the playlist on desktop and mobile.
YouTube recommends 1280×1280 pixels for a square podcast thumbnail. Podcast playlists use a 1:1 image instead of a video thumbnail’s 16:9 ratio.
All Youtube Image Sizes
Choose another available Youtube canvas and review its source notes
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Convert the resized image
Need a different file format or transparent background? Choose a focused converter, then check the preview and encoded size before downloading.
Put Your YouTube Podcast Thumbnail Image Into a PDF
Put one image on each page, arrange the order, and create the PDF in your browser.
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