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YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

Download high-quality thumbnails from any YouTube video instantly.

Note: Some older videos might not have High Definition (MaxRes) thumbnails available. In that case, the HD preview might appear as a generic gray image.

Download YouTube Thumbnails in HD (4K)

Looking for a way to save a YouTube video cover? Our YouTube Thumbnail Downloader extracts high-quality thumbnail images directly from YouTube servers. Get the Max Resolution (HD/4K) image in a single click.

Available Resolutions

Depending on the video quality uploaded by the creator, you can extract:

  • Max Resolution (HD/4K): 1280x720 (or higher). Best for wallpapers or design references.
  • Standard Definition (SD): 640x480. Good for blog posts.
  • High Quality (HQ): 480x360.
  • Medium Quality (MQ): 320x180.

Legal Usage

Thumbnails are copyrighted by the video owner. You should use them for:

  • Inspiration for your own thumbnail designs.
  • References in blog posts discussing the video (Fair Use).
  • Archiving your own video thumbnails.

Do not use downloaded thumbnails to re-upload content that doesn't belong to you.