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Launch a YouTube video

Publishing a video means more than uploading the file—you need a 1280×720 thumbnail, a lightweight image for fast loads, a share card that reads well, and a trackable link for newsletters or ads.

Size a thumbnail, compress it, preview the share card, and build a tracked campaign link.

  • 4 steps
  • About 8 minutes
  • Data stays on this device
  • Updated 2026-07-24
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  1. Resize thumbnail

    YouTube Thumbnail Resizer

    Center-crop your art to 1280×720—the standard YouTube thumbnail size.

    • On your device
    • No signup
    • Stays on your device
    Open YouTube Thumbnail Resizer

  2. Compress thumbnail

    Image Compressor

    Shrink file size so uploads and page loads stay fast.

    • On your device
    • No signup
    • Stays on your device
    Open Image Compressor

  3. Preview share card

    Open Graph Preview

    Check title and description before sharing the video page link.

    • On your device
    • No signup
    Open Open Graph Preview

  4. Build UTM link

    UTM Builder

    Add campaign parameters for analytics on newsletter or social traffic.

    • On your device
    • No signup
    Open UTM Builder

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When to use this workflow

  • You are publishing a new YouTube video and need a thumbnail fast.
  • You promote videos on Twitter, LinkedIn, or email with UTM tracking.
  • You want to preview how the landing page looks when shared.
  • Your thumbnail file is too large to upload quickly.

Tips

Tips for better results

  • Export the thumbnail as JPEG unless you need text with transparency.
  • Use the same title in Open Graph preview and your video description.
  • Keep utm_campaign short and consistent across your channel.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is 1280×720 always correct?

It is the commonly published YouTube thumbnail size. Verify in YouTube Studio if a upload is rejected.

Do I need UTMs for YouTube?

UTMs help when you share a landing page or playlist link off YouTube—not for the watch page URL inside YouTube itself.

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