YouTube thumbnail downloader

Get the thumbnail images of any YouTube video in every size.

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What is the youtube thumbnail downloader?

The YouTube thumbnail downloader shows every thumbnail size of a YouTube video: maximum resolution (1280 × 720), standard (640 × 480), high (480 × 360), medium (320 × 180) and default. Paste a video, Shorts, live or youtu.be link, or just the video ID.

Use thumbnails for inspiration, reviews, blog posts that embed a video, or to check how your own thumbnail looks. Respect the creator's copyright when reusing images.

How to use the youtube thumbnail downloader

  1. 1Paste the YouTube video URL.
  2. 2Pick the size you need.
  3. 3Open the image and save it.

Features

All sizes

From 1280 × 720 down to 120 × 90.

Any link format

watch, youtu.be, Shorts, embed and live links.

Copy the image URL

Use it directly in your page or tool.

No sign-up

Free and instant.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the HD thumbnail grey or missing?

Older or low resolution videos don't have a maximum resolution thumbnail; use the standard or high quality one.

Can I download thumbnails of Shorts?

Yes, paste the Shorts link.

Can I use the thumbnail on my website?

Thumbnails are owned by the video creator. Embedding the video is fine; reusing the image may need permission.

What size should my own thumbnail be?

YouTube recommends 1280 × 720 pixels (16:9), under 2 MB.