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Vimeo Thumbnail Downloader
The thumbnail of any Vimeo or Dailymotion video, in one click.
Illustrating an article with a preview of one of your videos, preparing a social share visual, checking which frame Vimeo picked for a freshly uploaded video: you often need to get your hands on the thumbnail — and the platforms offer no button for it. Paste the URL of a Vimeo or Dailymotion video: the tool fetches the official thumbnail at its best resolution, displays it along with the video's title for confirmation, and lets you download it in one click. No sign-up, nothing to install, and the result arrives in seconds. If you want to reuse the thumbnail of a video that isn't yours, make sure you hold the rights first.
How does it work?
- Copy the URL of the Vimeo or Dailymotion video.
- Paste it in the field and click "Get thumbnail".
- Check the displayed title, then download the image.
Frequently asked questions
Which platforms are supported?
Vimeo and Dailymotion. YouTube thumbnails are directly accessible through predictable public URLs — this tool focuses on the platforms that don't expose them as easily.
What resolution is the fetched thumbnail?
The best one available for the video, as provided by the platform — usually the same image shown on the video's page, without any overlaid text or play button.
Can I use the thumbnail of a video that isn't mine?
The thumbnail is part of the video's content: republishing it requires the author's permission unless an explicit license says otherwise. Your own videos, of course, carry no such restriction.
Does the video need to be public?
Yes: private, password-protected or hidden videos aren't accessible. If fetching fails, check that the video's page opens in a private browsing window.