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YouTube Thumbnail Grabber

Grab the thumbnail image of any YouTube video in every available resolution.

About YouTube Thumbnail Grabber

Extract the thumbnail of any YouTube video in all available resolutions — from the full 1280×720 maxres image down to the small default. Paste a video URL or ID and instantly preview each size, then copy its direct link or open it to save. Works with standard, short, embed and youtu.be links.

How to use YouTube Thumbnail Grabber

  1. 1

    Paste a YouTube video URL or its 11-character ID.

  2. 2

    Preview the thumbnail in each available resolution.

  3. 3

    Copy a thumbnail's direct URL, or open it to save the image.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I download directly with one click?

YouTube serves thumbnails from a domain that blocks cross-origin downloads. Open the image in a new tab and use your browser's “Save image as…” instead.

Why is the max-resolution thumbnail missing?

Not every video has a 1280×720 thumbnail uploaded. When it's unavailable the tile shows a notice — use the next-highest resolution instead.