YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Download YouTube video thumbnails in all available resolutions instantly. Get HD, 4K, maxresdefault, and all standard sizes. Free, fast, and no registration required. Perfect for content creators, designers, and marketers.
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Music Video
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Video ID Only
YouTube Shorts
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🎬 Batch Download
Enter up to 10 YouTube URLs, one per line
All Resolutions
Download thumbnails in all available sizes from maxresdefault to default quality
Instant Download
Get thumbnails immediately without waiting or registration
Batch Support
Download thumbnails from multiple videos at once
All Devices
Works on desktop, mobile, and tablet browsers
100% Free
No hidden fees, no premium plans, completely free forever
Privacy First
No data collection, no tracking, no cookies required
How to Download YouTube Thumbnails
1
Copy URL
Copy the YouTube video URL from your browser or app
2
Paste & Get
Paste the URL and click "Get Thumbnails"
3
Choose Quality
Select from available resolutions (HD, 4K, etc.)
4
Download
Click download to save the thumbnail to your device
Frequently Asked Questions
What thumbnail sizes are available?
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YouTube provides multiple thumbnail resolutions:
• Maxresdefault (1280×720) - HD quality, not always available
• SDdefault (640×480) - Standard definition
• HQdefault (480×360) - High quality
• MQdefault (320×180) - Medium quality
• Default (120×90) - Small thumbnail
Is it legal to download YouTube thumbnails?
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YouTube thumbnails are publicly accessible images. However, they are copyrighted by their creators. You can download them for personal use, reference, or fair use purposes. For commercial use, always seek permission from the copyright owner.
Why is maxresdefault not available for some videos?
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The maxresdefault thumbnail (1280×720) is only generated for videos uploaded in HD (720p) or higher resolution. Older videos or those uploaded in lower quality may not have this thumbnail size available.
Can I download thumbnails from YouTube Shorts?
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Yes! Our tool supports YouTube Shorts. Simply paste the Shorts URL and we'll extract all available thumbnail sizes. Note that Shorts thumbnails may have different aspect ratios than regular videos.
How many thumbnails can I download?
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There's no limit! You can download as many thumbnails as you need, completely free. For convenience, our batch mode allows processing up to 10 videos at once.