YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Paste any YouTube video URL below to instantly pull its thumbnail in every resolution YouTube stores — from the tiny 120×90 default up to the full 1280×720 max-res version, when available.
Everything happens in your browser: the URL is never sent to our servers, we just build the standard YouTube image URLs for you.
How it works
- 1Paste a YouTube video URL (or just the video ID) into the box.
- 2Click "Get thumbnails" — we build direct image links for every resolution YouTube hosts.
- 3Preview each size and click Download to save the one you need.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the "Max Resolution" thumbnail sometimes missing?+
YouTube only generates the 1280×720 maxresdefault.jpg for videos uploaded in HD. Older or low-resolution uploads may not have one — in that case it simply won't appear in your results.
Can I use these thumbnails for my own videos?+
You can download a thumbnail for reference, inspiration, or fair-use commentary, but thumbnails are typically copyrighted by their creator. Don't reuse someone else's thumbnail as your own without permission.
Does this work for YouTube Shorts?+
Yes — paste the Shorts URL (youtube.com/shorts/...) and it works the same way.