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YouTube size guide

YouTube Shorts, video, and thumbnail sizes

Switch between vertical Shorts and standard 16:9 video or thumbnail canvases.

YouTube Shorts aspect ratio: 9:16 at 1080 × 1920

Export Shorts at 1080 × 1920 for a vertical 9:16 frame. Use a separate 1920 × 1080 version for standard landscape video and 1280 × 720 for the thumbnail instead of forcing one crop across every YouTube surface.

Thumbnail

Image

Dimensions

1280 × 720

Aspect ratio

16:9

Shorts

Video

Dimensions

1080 × 1920

Aspect ratio

9:16

Landscape video

Video

Dimensions

1920 × 1080

Aspect ratio

16:9

From size guide to finished creative

Upload a garment and generate a 9:16 ad

Move from a product photo to a vertical fashion ad in one workspace. ClothAds keeps the garment reference attached while you choose a model, template, and publish-ready crop.

  1. 01

    Upload your garment

    Add a clear front-facing product photo or a small reference set.

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    Generate in 9:16

    Choose a fashion ad template and create a vertical video for mobile feeds.

Upload and generate a 9:16 ad

Need a starting point? Explore fashion ad templates or compare credit plans

A real finished 9:16 fashion ad

External travel outfit-transition reference, not a ClothAds-generated result. View John's original post

Preview the complete vertical outfit transition, then open the Boarding Pass template

What the first version does

Canvas size is one part of delivery

These presets cover aspect ratio and pixel dimensions. YouTube also documents encoding, frame rate, audio, and file-container recommendations that are outside this first crop-and-resize release.

Frequently asked questions

Which preset should I use for YouTube Shorts?

Use 1080 × 1920 at 9:16 for Shorts. Use 1920 × 1080 for standard landscape video and 1280 × 720 for a thumbnail.

Does the exporter optimize all YouTube encoding settings?

No. The first version focuses on crop ratio and dimensions. YouTube's separate encoding recommendations remain relevant.

Can one source be used for Shorts and landscape video?

Yes, but export two copies and review each crop. A subject framed for 9:16 often needs a different crop position in 16:9.

Ready to resize your creative?

Generate an image or video, choose a platform preset, adjust the crop, and export it without leaving your browser.

Create a platform-ready ad