▶️ YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Paste any YouTube URL and download its thumbnail in multiple resolutions.
How to use
- Copy any YouTube video URL from your browser
- Paste it in the input box above
- Click "Get Thumbnails" to fetch all available sizes
- Click "Download" on your preferred quality
Free YouTube Thumbnail Downloader — HD Quality
The fastest way to download YouTube thumbnails in high definition. Paste any YouTube URL and get all available thumbnail sizes instantly — no login, no watermarks, completely free.
Why Download YouTube Thumbnails?
Content creators, marketers, designers, and researchers regularly need to download YouTube video thumbnails for a variety of purposes. You might want to analyze what makes a competitor's thumbnail effective, use a thumbnail as a design reference, archive content, or repurpose images for presentations and social media posts.
Our YouTube thumbnail downloader makes this effortless. It supports all YouTube URL formats — standard watch URLs (youtube.com/watch?v=...), short links (youtu.be/...), and bare video IDs. You get every available thumbnail size, from the small preview to the full HD 1280×720 thumbnail, with a single click download.
YouTube Thumbnail Sizes Explained
Full HD — 1280×720 (maxres)
The highest quality YouTube thumbnail available. 16:9 widescreen format. Best for downloading for design or presentation work. Not all videos have this size — older videos may only have up to HD.
HD — 480×360
The standard high-definition thumbnail download. Available for virtually all public YouTube videos. Good quality for most uses including website embeds and social sharing.
Standard — 640×480
Standard quality thumbnail in a 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for use in video players and older embed contexts.
Small — 120×90
The smallest YouTube thumbnail format, used in video lists and search results. Good for icons or thumbnail grids where file size matters.