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YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

Download YouTube video thumbnails in all sizes.

Supports youtube.com/watch, youtu.be, Shorts, and embed URLs

Download YouTube thumbnails in all sizes

YouTube generates multiple thumbnail sizes for every video. This tool extracts the video ID from any YouTube URL and shows all available thumbnail images — from the small 120×90 default to the full 1280×720 max resolution. Download any size with one click.

Supports all YouTube URL formats

Paste standard watch URLs, short youtu.be links, Shorts URLs, embed URLs, or paste the raw 11-character video ID directly. The tool automatically extracts the ID from any format.

Frequently asked questions

How do I download a YouTube thumbnail?
Paste the YouTube video URL (or just the 11-character video ID) into the input field and click 'Get thumbnails'. All available thumbnail sizes will appear — click 'Download' on any size to save it.
What thumbnail sizes are available?
YouTube generates up to 5 thumbnail sizes: maxresdefault (1280×720 or higher for HD videos), hqdefault (480×360), mqdefault (320×180), sddefault (640×480), and default (120×90). Not all sizes are available for every video — older or lower-quality videos may not have maxresdefault or sddefault.
Which URL formats are supported?
All common YouTube URL formats work: youtube.com/watch?v=..., youtu.be/..., youtube.com/embed/..., youtube.com/shorts/..., and raw 11-character video IDs.
Is it legal to download YouTube thumbnails?
Thumbnails are publicly accessible images. Downloading them for personal use, reference, or analysis is generally acceptable. For commercial use or redistribution, ensure you have rights to the image — thumbnails may contain copyrighted artwork owned by the channel creator.
Why is the Max Resolution thumbnail not available?
maxresdefault thumbnails are only generated for videos uploaded in HD (720p or higher). Older videos or those uploaded in lower resolution may only have hqdefault and smaller sizes.

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