YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Paste any YouTube video or Shorts link and save its thumbnail as a JPG in every available size, up to Full HD. Free, with no login.
How to Download a YouTube Thumbnail
- Open the video or Short on YouTube and copy the link from the address bar, or use the Share button.
- Paste the link into the box above and press Get Thumbnails.
- Choose the size you need. Full HD is 1280 x 720 pixels.
- Press Download to save the JPG, or Copy URL to grab the direct image address.
About YouTube Thumbnails
Every YouTube video has a thumbnail image stored on YouTube's image servers in several fixed sizes. This tool finds the video ID in the link you paste and shows each size that exists for that video. The Full HD version (1280 x 720) only exists when the uploader provided a high resolution image, so it may be missing for older or low resolution videos. When that happens the tool hides it and you can use the next size down.
Thumbnails are the property of the video creator. Saving one for reference, a review, a mood board or to study what makes a thumbnail work is common. If you want to reuse an image publicly, ask the creator first or check the license on the video.
Supported link types
- Standard links such as youtube.com/watch?v=...
- Short links such as youtu.be/...
- YouTube Shorts links
- Live stream, embed and mobile (m.youtube.com) links
- A bare 11 character video ID
Related Tools
- Image Resizer to resize a saved thumbnail
- Image Compressor to shrink the file size
- Image Format Converter to convert JPG to PNG or WebP
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download a YouTube thumbnail?▼
Copy the video link, paste it into the tool and press Get Thumbnails. Each available size appears with a Download button that saves the image as a JPG.
What is the highest resolution available?▼
Full HD at 1280 x 720 pixels. It exists only if the creator uploaded a high resolution image, so some videos top out at 640 x 480 or 480 x 360.
Does it work with YouTube Shorts?▼
Yes. Paste a youtube.com/shorts link and the tool reads the video ID the same way. Shorts thumbnails are usually a frame from the video.
Why is the Full HD size missing for my video?▼
YouTube only generates the 1280 x 720 version when the source upload was high enough quality. Use the Standard or High Quality size instead.
Is this tool free and does it need a login?▼
It is free and needs no account or extension. Nothing you paste is stored.
Can I use a downloaded thumbnail on my own channel?▼
Thumbnails belong to the creator of the video. You can save them for reference or research, but ask permission before publishing someone else's thumbnail.
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