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YouTube Thumbnail
Grab any YouTube video's thumbnail, up to HD.
Paste a YouTube video link and instantly get its thumbnail in every resolution YouTube publishes: HD 1280×720, 640×480, 480×360 and 320×180. The tool accepts every link format — watch, youtu.be, Shorts, embed — or the video ID directly. Handy for preparing an edit, illustrating an article or analysing which thumbnails work in your niche. Thumbnails are public images served by YouTube.
How does it work?
- Paste the video URL (watch, youtu.be, Shorts…) or its ID.
- Click “Get thumbnails”: every available size appears.
- Click “Download” under the size you want.
Frequently asked questions
Why doesn't the HD version show up?
YouTube only generates the maxresdefault thumbnail (1280×720) for some videos. When it doesn't exist, the tool automatically shows the available sizes, best first.
Does it work with Shorts?
Yes: paste the Short's link (youtube.com/shorts/…) and its thumbnails appear just like for a regular video.
Am I allowed to use a thumbnail?
Thumbnails are public images, but they remain protected by their creator's copyright. Use them for quotation and analysis, or with the author's permission.