YouTube thumbnail downloader
Paste any YouTube link and download the video's thumbnail in every available resolution.
Frequently asked
How do I download a YouTube thumbnail?+
Paste the YouTube video URL (or just the 11-character video ID) into the box above. We'll show every available thumbnail size — click Download on the one you want.
What sizes are available?+
Up to 1280×720 (maxresdefault), 640×480 (sddefault), 480×360 (hqdefault), 320×180 (mqdefault), and 120×90 (default). Maxres isn't generated for every video — if it shows broken, the next size down is always available.
Is this legal?+
Yes. YouTube serves thumbnails from a public CDN (i.ytimg.com) specifically so they can be embedded and shared. Downloading them is the same as right-clicking and saving any image on the web. Just don't republish them as your own work.
Does it work for Shorts and live streams?+
Yes — the URL parser handles youtube.com/shorts/…, youtu.be/…, youtube.com/embed/…, and youtube.com/live/… formats.
Why does Maximum resolution sometimes fail to load?+
YouTube only generates the 1280×720 thumbnail when a creator uploads a high-resolution custom thumbnail. If the video doesn't have one, that size simply doesn't exist — use HQ or SD instead.