YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Instant download HD YouTube thumbnails in every available resolution.
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View allWhat is a YouTube Thumbnail?
A YouTube thumbnail is the preview image shown before someone plays a video. Creators use custom thumbnails to communicate the topic at a glance, improve click-through rate, and make videos stand out in search, suggested feeds, and embeds. Standard YouTube stills are also generated automatically in several fixed sizes.
Why use this YT Thumbnail Downloader?
Whether you are writing a blog post, building a pitch deck, or collecting reference stills for a redesign, you often need a clean YouTube thumbnail without opening developer tools or hunting through page source. This downloader keeps that job simple and reliable.
Get the best HD still instantly
The tool checks every public YouTube thumbnail size and leads with the highest available resolution, so you do not waste time guessing which file exists for a given video.
Choose the right size before you save
Preview maxres, SD, HQ, MQ, and default options side by side. Pick a large still for articles and social cards, or a smaller one for compact embeds and UI mockups.
Works with everyday YouTube links
Paste a standard watch URL, a Shorts link, or a youtu.be short link. No browser extension, desktop app, or YouTube account is required.
Built for creators and marketers
Use it to archive cover art, compare thumbnail styles, prepare content calendars, or grab a frame for documentation — quickly, on desktop or mobile.
How to use YouTube Thumbnail Downloader?
- 1
Paste the YouTube URL
Copy a public video link from YouTube and paste it into the input. Watch pages, Shorts, and youtu.be short links are supported.
- 2
Get thumbnails
Click Get thumbnails to load the video title and every available still, starting with the best HD option.
- 3
Preview and download
Open a full-size preview if needed, then download the JPG for the resolution you want.
Features of this Downloader
Instant HD downloads
Grab max-resolution thumbnails when available, with automatic fallbacks.
All common sizes
Browse maxres, SD, HQ, MQ, and default stills in one place.
Full-size preview
Open any resolution in a lightbox before you commit to downloading.
No watermark, no install
Downloads are plain JPG files served through a clean browser download.
Mobile friendly
The same paste-and-save flow works on phones, tablets, and desktops.
Public video support
Works with watch URLs, Shorts, and youtu.be links from public videos.
Supported Resolutions & Aspect Ratios
YouTube exposes several static thumbnail files per video. Max resolution is available when the uploader provided a high-quality custom image; otherwise the next best option is shown.
| Quality | Dimensions | Aspect ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Resolution (maxresdefault) | 1280 × 720 | 16:9 |
| Standard Definition (sddefault) | 640 × 480 | 4:3 |
| High Quality (hqdefault) | 480 × 360 | 4:3 |
| Medium Quality (mqdefault) | 320 × 180 | 16:9 |
| Default | 120 × 90 | 4:3 |
Frequently asked questions - FAQs
Quick answers about YouTube Thumbnail Downloader.
Yes. You can fetch and download available thumbnails for free from this tool page.
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