YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Instantly grab high-quality thumbnails from any YouTube video. Just paste the URL below to get started.
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How to Download YouTube Thumbnails
Copy Video URL
Go to the YouTube video you want the thumbnail from and copy its URL from your browser's address bar.
Paste & Submit
Return to our tool, paste the URL into the input field at the top of the page, and click "Get Thumbnails".
Download Image
All available thumbnail sizes will appear. Choose your preferred quality and click the "Download" button to save it.
Frequently Asked Questions
YouTube only generates a maximum resolution thumbnail (maxresdefault.jpg) for videos that are uploaded in High Definition (720p or higher). For Standard Definition videos, this option won't exist. Our tool automatically detects this and provides the next best quality as a fallback.
Can generate 1920×1080 (Max) and 1280×720 (HD) thumbnails.
Highest quality is typically 640×480.
We provide all standard thumbnail resolutions that YouTube generates for every video:
Max Resolution
1920×1080 (if available)
HD Quality
1280×720 or 640x480
High Quality
480×360
Medium Quality
320×180
Yes, our tool is 100% safe to use. Regarding legality, thumbnails are copyrighted by the video creator. Usage falls under these general guidelines:
Permitted: Personal use, inspiration, analysis, education, or news reporting (fair use).
Not Permitted: Reusing the thumbnail in your own commercial projects without explicit permission from the copyright holder.
Absolutely not. Our YouTube Thumbnail Downloader is a fully web-based tool. There's nothing to install.
Browser-Based
Works directly in any modern web browser.
Device Friendly
Use it on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Instant Access
No sign-up, no login, just paste the link.