YouTube thumbnail downloader
Get the thumbnail image from any YouTube video.
Paste a YouTube link and every available thumbnail size appears. Works with normal watch links, youtu.be short links, Shorts and embed URLs, or just the video ID on its own.
How to use it
- Paste the YouTube link, or just the video ID.
- Pick the size you want.
- Open it full size, then save the image.
Why use this tool
Completely private
Everything runs inside your browser. Your files and text are never sent to a server.
Free, with no limits
No sign-up, no watermarks and no cap on how many times you can use it.
Instant results
There is no upload or queue to wait for, so results appear as fast as your device can work.
Works on any device
Runs in any modern browser on phone, tablet or desktop. Nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is the 1280 × 720 version missing?
- YouTube only generates the maximum-resolution thumbnail when the uploaded video was large enough, so older and lower-resolution videos simply do not have one. When it fails to load, the next size down always exists.
- Which link formats work?
- Standard watch links, youtu.be short links, Shorts, embed and live URLs, and a bare 11-character video ID. The ID is extracted locally — the link is never sent anywhere.
- Can I use these images freely?
- Not automatically. Thumbnails are usually the uploader's copyrighted work. Referencing a video, commentary and reviews are commonly acceptable; republishing as your own or using them commercially generally is not.
- Does it work for private videos?
- No. Thumbnails are served from a public URL only for public and unlisted videos. Private videos have no publicly reachable image, so nothing will load.
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