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YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

Paste a YouTube link and save its thumbnail in every size, up to HD.

Private: your files never leave your device.

Paste one link, or several (one per line) to get many thumbnails at once. Works with videos, Shorts and live streams.

The pictures load straight from YouTube to your device. Thumbnails belong to the people who made the videos: use them for reference, for your own videos, or with permission.

How it works

  1. Choose your files.
  2. Adjust the settings if you like.
  3. Download the result, or send it to another device with BroAllDone.

Frequently asked questions

How do I download a YouTube thumbnail?

Paste the link of the video and press Get thumbnails. You'll see every size YouTube keeps for it; press Download on the one you want, or Copy image to paste it somewhere.

Can I get thumbnails in HD?

Yes. Most videos have an HD thumbnail (1280 × 720) and many newer ones also have a larger full-size picture (1920 × 1080). Older or small videos may only have smaller sizes.

Does it work with YouTube Shorts?

Yes. Paste a Shorts link: you also get the tall picture in the Short's own shape, which other sites usually miss.

Can I download several thumbnails at once?

Yes. Paste up to 20 links, one per line, and download the largest picture of every video together as a ZIP.

Why does it say the video wasn't found?

The video may be private, deleted or the link may be incomplete. Copy the link again from the Share button on YouTube and paste it.

Am I allowed to use YouTube thumbnails?

Thumbnails belong to the people who made the videos. Using them for reference, research or your own videos is fine; to reuse someone else's thumbnail publicly, ask them first.

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