Simply copy the YouTube video URL from your browser or the share button, paste it in the input box above, and click "Get Thumbnails". All available thumbnail sizes will instantly appear. Click the download button below any thumbnail to save it to your device. No account or software needed.

This tool supports all YouTube URL formats: standard watch URLs (youtube.com/watch?v=...), short URLs (youtu.be/...), YouTube Shorts (youtube.com/shorts/...), embedded URLs (youtube.com/embed/...), and even just the 11-character Video ID by itself. Simply paste any format and the video ID will be automatically extracted.

YouTube stores thumbnails in five sizes: maxresdefault (1280×720, Full HD — best quality, not always available), hqdefault (480×360, High Quality — always available), mqdefault (320×180, Medium Quality), sddefault (640×480, Standard Definition), and default (120×90, smallest). Always try to download maxresdefault first for the best quality. If it shows a black image or placeholder, it means that size isn't available for that video.

No — private and deleted videos do not have publicly accessible thumbnails, so this tool cannot download them. Age-restricted videos may also have limited thumbnail availability. This tool only works with publicly accessible YouTube videos. If you get a "not found" error, the video may be private, deleted, or the URL may be incorrect.

YouTube thumbnails are publicly accessible images. Downloading them for personal use, reference, or inspiration is generally accepted. However, thumbnails may be protected by copyright if they contain custom artwork, photos, or graphics. You should not use downloaded thumbnails commercially, claim them as your own, or republish them without permission from the original creator. Always respect copyright and YouTube's Terms of Service.