YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Paste a YouTube link and download its thumbnail in HD, standard, or small sizes. Free, no signup, nothing uploaded to our servers.
Paste any public YouTube video, Shorts, or live link. The tool reads the video id in your browser and shows every thumbnail size YouTube publishes for it.
Sizes run from 1280 by 720 down to 120 by 90. Not every video has a max resolution thumbnail, so that size is hidden when YouTube does not have one.
This tool saves the thumbnail image only. It does not download videos.
Which link formats work?
Watch links, youtu.be short links, Shorts, live, and embed links all work. You can also paste the 11 character video id on its own.
Why is there no max resolution option for my video?
YouTube only creates a 1280 by 720 thumbnail for some videos, usually ones uploaded in HD. Use the next size down when it is missing.
Can I reuse a thumbnail I download?
Only if you own it or have permission from the creator. A thumbnail is the creator's artwork. For brand campaigns, agree usage rights in the contract before you reuse any creator content.
Does this download the video?
No. It saves the thumbnail image only. To use a creator's video in your ads, agree usage rights in an Antellio collaboration and ask the creator for the file.
Is my link sent to Antellio?
No. The link is read in your browser. Your browser loads the thumbnail directly from YouTube.