Compress AVIF Images for Vimeo
Vimeo is a professional video platform where thumbnail quality reflects the professional standard of your content. High-quality optimized thumbnails improve click-through rates. Next-generation image format based on the AV1 video codec. Offers superior compression to both WebP and JPEG. Use ImageSmith to compress your AVIF images to the ideal file size for Vimeo — target under 5,000KB for optimal performance. Processing is fully browser-based — no server uploads.
Recommended format
JPEG
Max file size
5,000KB
Dimensions
1280×720 minimum, 1920×1080 recommended
✓Vimeo displays thumbnails at 16:9 ratio across all layouts
✓Use 1920×1080 for sharp display at all screen sizes
✓Keep file size under 5MB for fast Vimeo CDN delivery
✓High-quality, professional thumbnails reflect your brand standards
Compress AVIF for Other Platforms
Compress AVIF for Vimeo — FAQ
Vimeo works best with images under 5,000KB. Recommended dimensions: 1280×720 minimum, 1920×1080 recommended. ImageSmith can compress AVIF images to any target size in seconds.
Vimeo primarily supports JPEG, PNG. Converting to JPEG is recommended for best compatibility.
Upload your AVIF image to ImageSmith, set a target size under 5,000KB, and compress. Vimeo displays thumbnails at 16:9 ratio across all layouts
Vimeo recommends 1920×1080 pixels (16:9 ratio) for video thumbnails. Minimum accepted size is 1280×720. Keep files under 5MB in JPEG format.