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YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

Paste a YouTube link, grab the thumbnail in HD.

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Download any YouTube thumbnail in HD

  1. Paste the video link — normal, youtu.be short link, Shorts or embed link all work.
  2. Tap Get thumbnails. You get the HD (1280×720), SD (640×480), HQ (480×360) and MQ (320×180) versions.
  3. Tap Download on the size you need.

Useful for referencing a video in a blog, making a reaction thumbnail, or keeping a record. Thumbnails belong to the channel owner — ask permission before re-using one commercially, and never pass someone else's thumbnail off as your own.

Making your own? Resize it to 1280×720 with the image resizer, and generate tags with the YouTube tag generator.

Frequently asked questions

Why is there no HD (maxresdefault) thumbnail?

Older or low-resolution uploads don't have a 1280×720 version. Use the SD or HQ size instead.

Does it work for Shorts?

Yes — paste the Shorts link; the ID is detected automatically.

Can I download a thumbnail of a private video?

No. Only thumbnails of public and unlisted videos are available.

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