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YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

Paste a YouTube link to get the video’s thumbnail in every size. Free HD download.

How to use it

Works with watch, youtu.be, Shorts, embed and live links.

The thumbnail shows up here as soon as you paste a link.

Common questions

Where do the images come from?
Straight from YouTube. Every video has thumbnails in up to five sizes; we show the ones that exist and download them directly from YouTube to your device.
Why is there no Full HD version?
YouTube only creates the 1280×720 thumbnail for videos uploaded in HD. Older or low-resolution videos top out at 640×480 or 480×360.
What do you save?
The videos you look up (id, title and channel) are kept for this browser so they show under Recent, tied to an anonymous cookie — no account. You can clear them anytime.
Can I use the thumbnails anywhere?
Thumbnails belong to the video’s creator. They’re fine for reference, previews and personal use; ask the creator before using them commercially.

How to use it

  1. Copy the video link

    From YouTube, use Share → Copy link (Shorts and live links work too).

  2. Paste it

    The thumbnail appears right away, with every size the video has.

  3. Download a size

    Press “Download” next to the size you want — Full HD is the sharpest when it exists.

  • Use “Copy URL” to paste the image link somewhere else.
  • Your recent videos show on the right for quick access.

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