diff --git a/mediagoblin_local.ini.template b/mediagoblin_local.ini.template
index 584bf44..f7a5095 100644
--- a/mediagoblin_local.ini.template
+++ b/mediagoblin_local.ini.template
@@ -51,8 +51,8 @@ base_dir = %(data_basedir)s/media/public
 base_url = /mgoblin_media/
 
 [media:medium]
-max_width = 1920
-max_height = 1080
+max_width = 1280
+max_height = 720
 
 [celery]
 # Put celery stuff here