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YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Paste a YouTube link (watch, youtu.be, Shorts, or embed) and collect every public thumbnail size YouTube exposes for that video.
Thumbnails are fetched from YouTube’s public image URLs (img.youtube.com). Because those images live on another domain, some browsers will open the file in a new tab instead of downloading it — use Save Image As if that happens.
How to use this tool
- Copy the video’s address from your browser or the YouTube share sheet.
- Paste it into the field and click Get thumbnails.
- Preview each size. Max-resolution is not always available; the tool hides sizes YouTube does not return.
- Open or save the image you want.
Frequently asked questions
Do you use the YouTube API?
No. The tool reads the video ID from the URL and builds standard img.youtube.com image addresses. No API key and no login.
Why is maxres missing?
YouTube only stores a max-resolution thumbnail for some videos. If that size 404s, the tool hides it and still offers HQ and lower sizes.
Can I download someone else’s thumbnail?
The file is served by YouTube and is still covered by the uploader’s and YouTube’s rights. Use thumbnails only in ways their terms and copyright law allow — for example, as a reference for a video you own.
Does this work with Shorts and youtu.be links?
Yes. Watch URLs, short links, Shorts, Live, and embed URLs are all parsed for a video ID.