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, no privacy risk.

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

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