YouTube Thumbnail Downloader - Download YouTube Thumbnails Free

Available Thumbnails

Click download to save the thumbnail. Right-click the image to copy or open in new tab.

About YouTube Thumbnails

YouTube automatically generates thumbnail images for every uploaded video. These thumbnails are publicly accessible via standard image URLs and are intended to represent the video content. This tool provides a convenient way to view and download them.

Standard YouTube thumbnail resolutions:

Default — 120 × 90px
Medium Quality — 320 × 180px
High Quality — 480 × 360px
Standard Definition — 640 × 480px
Max Resolution (HD) — 1920 × 1080px (if available)

Not all videos have every resolution available. If a thumbnail is unavailable at a given resolution, it will be marked accordingly.

About YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

A free online YouTube thumbnail downloader that lets you download video thumbnails in all resolutions — from default 120px to full 1080p HD. Paste any YouTube URL and instantly access all available thumbnail images.

Key Features

All Resolutions — Download thumbnails in Default, Medium, High, SD, and Max Resolution (HD)

Instant Preview — See the thumbnail before downloading

Video Info — Displays video title and channel name

No Signup Required — Completely free, no account needed

Multiple Formats — Supports any YouTube URL format including shorts and shortened links

Direct Download — One-click download to your device

How to Use

Paste a YouTube video URL or video ID into the input field.
Click Fetch to load the available thumbnails.
Browse all available resolutions from default to max resolution HD.
Click Download on any thumbnail to save it to your device.

Use Cases

Content Creators: Download your own video thumbnails for social media sharing, blog posts, or presentations.

Blog & Article Writing: Get video thumbnails to embed in blog posts, articles, or newsletters when referencing YouTube videos.

Social Media: Grab thumbnails from videos you want to share on platforms that don't support YouTube embeds.

Research & archiving: Save thumbnails from videos for reference, research, or cataloging purposes.

Tips

Tip: Not all videos have max resolution thumbnails — if the HD option shows "Not Available", the video only has lower resolution thumbnails.

Tip: You can paste just the 11-character video ID instead of the full URL.

Tip: Right-click any thumbnail image to copy it or open it in a new tab for a closer look.

Alternatives

YouTube — Right-click a video and select "Copy thumbnail URL"

Thumbnails Downloader — Third-party YouTube thumbnail download service

YouTube Data API — Use the API to programmatically get video thumbnails

FAQ

YouTube thumbnails are publicly accessible images. This tool provides a convenient way to view and download them. You should ensure your use complies with YouTube's Terms of Service and applicable copyright laws. Thumbnails are the intellectual property of the video creator.

Not all YouTube videos have a maximum resolution (1920×1080) thumbnail. This depends on the video's original upload quality and YouTube's processing. Lower resolution options will still be available.

This tool supports all standard YouTube URL formats: watch URLs (youtube.com/watch?v=ID), shortened URLs (youtu.be/ID), shorts (youtube.com/shorts/ID), and embed URLs. You can also enter just the 11-character video ID.

No. This tool only works with publicly available YouTube videos. Private or unlisted videos with restricted access will not return thumbnails.

No. YouTube thumbnails are publicly accessible via direct image URLs. No API key or authentication is required to use this tool.

YouTube Thumbnail Downloader Free