YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Download YouTube video thumbnails in all available qualities. Just paste a YouTube video URL and get thumbnails in HD (1280×720), SD (640×480), HQ (480×360), and more. Perfect for content creators, designers, and video editors.
- No data sent to server
- Works completely offline
- No YouTube login required
- No API limits
How It Works
Paste a YouTube video URL (or just the video ID) into the input field. The tool extracts the video ID and generates thumbnail URLs for all available qualities. You can preview and download each thumbnail quality: Maximum Quality (1280×720), Standard Definition (640×480), High Quality (480×360), Medium Quality (320×180), and Default Quality (120×90). All thumbnails are in JPG format. Perfect for creating video cards, social media posts, blog articles, or keeping thumbnails for offline use. The tool uses YouTube's public thumbnail URLs — no API key required, works instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualities are available?
All YouTube thumbnail qualities: Maximum (1280×720), SD (640×480), HQ (480×360), MQ (320×180), Default (120×90).
Do I need a YouTube account?
No! The tool works with any public YouTube video URL without login or API keys.
Can I download thumbnails from private videos?
Only public video thumbnails can be downloaded. Private or unlisted videos won't work.
What format are the thumbnails?
All thumbnails are JPG format, the standard YouTube thumbnail format.
Why would I need this?
Perfect for content creators making video cards, blog posts about videos, social media shares, or offline thumbnail collections.