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YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

Paste a YouTube video or Shorts link and download its thumbnail in every available size.

How to use the YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

1

Copy the YouTube link

Copy the address of a video or Short from the Share button or the browser bar.

2

Paste and preview

Paste it above. All available thumbnail sizes appear instantly.

3

Download the JPG

Save the size you need, from 1280×720 HD down to 120×90.

YouTube Thumbnail Downloader FAQ

What is the highest thumbnail resolution?
Max resolution is 1280×720 (maxresdefault). Some older or small videos only have the 480×360 HQ version.
Does it work with YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Paste a youtube.com/shorts link and you get the same set of thumbnails.
Can I use the thumbnail on my website?
Thumbnails belong to the video creator. Use them for references, reviews or with permission.

About the YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

The YouTube thumbnail downloader shows every preview image of a video: max resolution (1280×720), standard (640×480), high quality (480×360), medium (320×180) and default (120×90).

Why download a YouTube thumbnail?

Creators use it to check how their thumbnails look, designers use it as a reference, and teachers add it to presentations next to the video link.

How it works

Paste a link like youtube.com/watch?v=…, youtu.be/… or youtube.com/shorts/…. The tool reads the video ID and loads the official images; sizes that do not exist for a video are hidden automatically.

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