YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

Paste any YouTube video, Shorts, or youtu.be link โ€” get every thumbnail resolution to preview and download. Runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

Which resolution should I use?

FileSizeNotes
maxresdefault1280ร—720Highest quality โ€” only if the uploader supplied HD
sddefault640ร—480Standard definition
hqdefault480ร—360Always available โ€” safe fallback
mqdefault320ร—180Medium

Tip: only download thumbnails you have the right to use. Thumbnails are the creator's copyrighted work โ€” fine for personal reference, review, or fair-use commentary; not for re-uploading as your own.

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