YouTube Shorts Cover Resizer
Resize images to YouTube Shorts cover specs (1080x1920, 9:16). Preview safe zones for channel info and interaction buttons.
Original
1080×1920
Resize Shorts cover image
Drop files here or choose files
JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP · Up to 20 files · 20.0 MB max
Want a custom thumbnail for your YouTube Shorts but the image doesn't fit the 9:16 format? Drop your image here and it will be resized to 1080x1920 with a safe zone preview so channel info and buttons don't cover your content.
Key features
- Auto-resize to YouTube Shorts 1080x1920 (9:16)
- Top and bottom UI safe zone overlay preview
- Manual crop area with zoom and position controls
- JPG or PNG output format
- Batch processing for multiple covers
- Processed in your browser — files never leave your device
How to use
- Drop or choose the image you want to use as a Shorts cover.
- Adjust the 9:16 crop area and check the safe zone overlay.
- Pick an output format (JPG or PNG).
- Click "Create cover" to resize to 1080x1920.
- Download the result.
When to use
- When you need a custom YouTube Shorts thumbnail
- When you want to crop a landscape photo to 9:16
- When you need to check that content isn't covered by Shorts UI
- When you need to resize multiple Shorts covers at once
Frequently asked questions
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