Shorts cover
1080 x 1920 px
9:16
browser export
Vertical covers, title cards, creator portraits, and mobile-first artwork.
YouTube Shorts cover resizer
Resize image for YouTube Shorts cover
Create a vertical 1080 x 1920 Shorts cover from any browser-readable image. Fit the full image, crop edge to edge, and export a 9:16 PNG locally.
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YouTube Shorts Cover Size
A Shorts cover should be tall enough for mobile-first viewing. Use 1080 x 1920 when you want a full vertical source with a familiar 9:16 ratio.
Shorts assetRecommended sizeRatioLimitBest use
Vertical framing
A Shorts cover is taller than a video thumbnail
Traditional YouTube thumbnails are 16:9. Shorts covers need a vertical composition, so the subject and title should be planned for a phone-shaped frame.
9:16
Tall subject area
Place faces, products, and key motion cues in the central vertical column.
Readable title zone
Use large text and avoid thin lettering that disappears when the cover is scaled down.
Flexible background
Use Fit with blur or color when the source image is horizontal but the output must be vertical.
Cover quality
Shorts cover checks before export
The right size is only the first step. A good vertical cover also survives small previews, busy feeds, and repeated reuse across creator assets.
Start from a clean frame
Use a still or design with enough detail for 1080 x 1920 output.
Keep text short
Two to five strong words usually read better than a full sentence.
Avoid edge-only detail
Important faces and logos should not sit on the extreme top or bottom.
Match the Short
The cover should set expectation for the actual vertical video or image sequence.
Workflow
How to resize
- 1
Upload a cover image
Choose a still frame, portrait photo, title graphic, or vertical design from your device.
- 2
Keep the Shorts cover preset
The default preset exports 1080 x 1920 with a 9:16 ratio.
- 3
Preview the vertical crop
Use Fit to keep the whole image or Fill to create an edge-to-edge mobile cover.
- 4
Download the PNG
Save the resized Shorts cover locally and use it in your YouTube workflow.
FAQ
YouTube Shorts cover FAQ
A YouTube Shorts cover resizer should start with the vertical frame. This page creates a 1080 x 1920 image so Shorts cover concepts, title cards, and still frames can be checked before upload.
Searches such as YouTube Shorts cover resizer, Shorts thumbnail cover size, YouTube Shorts cover size, and resize image for YouTube Shorts cover usually come from creators with a specific vertical asset problem.
The workflow stays local in your browser. Upload a cover candidate, choose Fit or Fill, preview the tall crop, and download a PNG without sending unpublished Shorts artwork to a remote processor.
Should a Shorts cover be 9:16?+-
Use a 9:16 vertical image when you are preparing mobile-first Shorts cover artwork. This page exports 1080 x 1920 PNG files.
Can I use the same image for Instagram Reels or TikTok?+-
The 1080 x 1920, 9:16 output is also practical for other vertical social formats, but this page copy and metadata stay focused on YouTube Shorts covers.
Can I keep a full horizontal photo?+-
Yes. Choose Fit without crop and use a background fill to place the full photo inside the vertical cover.
Is this a Shorts editor?+-
No. It resizes still images for cover planning and export. It does not edit or upload video files.
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