📺YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Enter a YouTube video URL or ID to download the auto-generated thumbnail in 5 resolutions (max / standard / high / medium / default).
How to use
- 1Enter a YouTube video URL or 11-character video ID.
- 2Click the download button for the size you want (5 resolutions available).
FAQ
Which URL formats are supported?+
youtube.com/watch?v=..., youtu.be/..., youtube.com/shorts/..., youtube.com/embed/... — all supported. You can also paste just the 11-char video ID.
Why is maxresdefault sometimes missing?+
The uploader may not have provided a 1280×720+ thumbnail, or it's an older low-res video. In that case, sddefault (640×480) is the largest available.
Does it work with Shorts?+
Yes. Shorts URLs are auto-detected. Since Shorts are vertical, the thumbnail may appear cropped to landscape.
Copyright?+
Use for your own uploads or legitimate purposes (quotation, education, criticism). Commercial use of others' thumbnails without permission infringes copyright.
Are images sent through this site?+
Thumbnails are fetched directly from the YouTube CDN (i.ytimg.com). The URL you enter isn't transmitted to any other server.