YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

Download YouTube video thumbnails in all available quality options

How to Download YouTube Thumbnails

  1. Copy the YouTube video link: Copy the URL of the video from your browser's address bar.
  2. Paste the URL: Paste the YouTube video link in the input field above.
  3. View thumbnails: Click "Get Thumbnails" button. All available quality options will be displayed.
  4. Download desired quality: Download from maximum resolution to smallest size, or copy the direct URL.

YouTube Thumbnail Sizes

  • Maximum Resolution (1280×720): Highest quality, HD thumbnail. May not be available for all videos.
  • Standard Definition (640×480): Standard quality, ideal for most uses.
  • High Quality (480×360): High quality, medium size.
  • Medium Quality (320×180): Medium quality, small size.
  • Default (120×90): Smallest thumbnail size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it legal to download YouTube thumbnails?

YouTube thumbnails are publicly accessible images and copyright belongs to the video creator. Downloading for personal use is generally fine, but commercial use may require permission from the copyright holder.

Why don't some videos have Maximum Resolution?

Not all YouTube videos have maximum resolution (1280×720) thumbnails. Especially older videos or low-quality uploads may not have this size available. In that case, use Standard Definition or High Quality options.

Can I use the thumbnail URL directly?

Yes! Click "Copy URL" to copy the direct link to the thumbnail and use it on your website, app, or elsewhere. However, make sure to comply with YouTube's terms of service.

Is this tool free?

Yes, completely free! You can download unlimited YouTube thumbnails without any registration or payment.

Where are thumbnails stored?

This tool runs entirely in your browser. No files are uploaded to our servers. Thumbnails are fetched directly from YouTube servers and downloaded in your browser. Your privacy is fully protected.

Tips & Tricks

  • Video link format doesn't matter - both youtu.be and youtube.com/watch URLs work
  • Maximum Resolution may not always be available, use Standard Definition as fallback
  • You can also right-click the thumbnail and select "Save Image As"
  • Copy the URL to use in other applications (Photoshop, Canva, etc.)
  • For batch downloading, you can open multiple video thumbnails at once