# YouTube Thumbnail: Size at Specs 2026

Lahat ng upload specs sa isang tingin, may sources.

URL: https://shortformkit.com/fil/youtube-thumbnail-size/
Updated: 2026-10-13

**YouTube Thumbnail 2026: aspect ratio 16:9, 9:16, rekomendado 3840x2160, file hanggang 50 MB.**

## Lahat ng specs

| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 9:16 |
|---|---|
| Rekomendadong resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Minimum na resolution | 640 px width (videos); 640 px height (Shorts) |
| Maximum na file size | 50 MB |
| Mga file type | JPG, PNG |

Notes (mula sa sources, sa English): Recommended 3840x2160 for videos and 2160x3840 for Shorts. Size limit 50 MB on desktop, 2 MB on mobile (10 MB for podcasts). Podcast playlists use 1:1. Vertical videos with 16:9 custom thumbnails get an auto-generated 4:5 thumbnail on home, explore and subscriptions.

Kalkulahin ang bitrate at file size gamit ang [file size calculator](https://shortformkit.com/fil/laki-ng-video-file/). I-check ang haba ng caption gamit ang [character counter](https://shortformkit.com/fil/character-counter/).

## Mga pagbabago sa 2025 at 2026

- From 2025-03-31 Shorts views count every start or replay with no minimum watch time.
- Official Artist Channels: square or vertical videos up to 3 minutes uploaded on or after 2025-12-08 are classified as Shorts (standard channels since 2024-10-15).
- Custom thumbnail guidance now recommends 3840x2160 (2160x3840 for Shorts) with up to 50 MB on desktop (2 MB on mobile). Change date not stated.

## Sources

- [Add custom thumbnails on YouTube (YouTube Help)](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72431?hl=en) (official)

Tiningnan: 2026-10-13. Katiyakan: official. [Lahat ng platform sa isang table: social media video specs 2026](https://shortformkit.com/social-media-video-specs-2026/)

## Iba pang YouTube formats

- [YouTube Long-form video](https://shortformkit.com/fil/youtube-long-form-video-size/)
- [YouTube Shorts](https://shortformkit.com/fil/youtube-shorts-size/)
- [YouTube Channel banner](https://shortformkit.com/fil/youtube-channel-banner-size/)

## FAQ

**Anong size ang YouTube Thumbnail?**
Ang rekomendadong size ay 3840x2160 na may aspect ratio na 16:9, 9:16.

**Ano ang maximum na file size ng YouTube Thumbnail?**
Hanggang 50 MB.


Source: Shortform Kit (https://shortformkit.com/fil/youtube-thumbnail-size/). Free, no login.