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YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

Download YouTube video thumbnails in all resolutions (HD 1280x720, SD, HQ, MQ). Free YouTube thumbnail grabber with instant download. No registration required.

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Examples:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
• https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ
• dQw4w9WgXcQ (just the video ID)

All Resolutions

Download thumbnails in HD, SD, HQ, MQ, and default resolutions

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No registration, no watermarks, unlimited downloads

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Get thumbnails instantly with one click

How to Download YouTube Thumbnails

Method 1: Using Video URL

  1. 1. Copy the YouTube video URL from your browser
  2. 2. Paste it into our thumbnail downloader
  3. 3. Click "Get Thumbnails"
  4. 4. Choose your preferred resolution
  5. 5. Click "Download" to save the thumbnail

Method 2: Using Video ID

  1. 1. Find the video ID (11 characters after v=)
  2. 2. Enter just the video ID
  3. 3. Click "Get Thumbnails"
  4. 4. Select your desired quality
  5. 5. Download with one click

Why Choose Our YouTube Thumbnail Downloader?

All Resolutions Available

Download thumbnails in 5 different resolutions from HD (1280x720) to standard (120x90)

No Registration Required

Start downloading immediately without creating an account or providing personal information

Unlimited Downloads

Download as many YouTube thumbnails as you need with no daily limits or restrictions

YouTube Thumbnail Resolutions Explained

QualityResolutionAspect RatioBest For
HD (maxresdefault)1280 x 72016:9Website headers, presentations
SD (sddefault)640 x 4804:3Social media posts
HQ (hqdefault)480 x 3604:3Blog posts, articles
MQ (mqdefault)320 x 18016:9Thumbnails, previews
Default120 x 904:3Small icons, lists

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a YouTube video ID?

The video ID is the 11-character string in the YouTube URL after "v=". For example, in "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ", the video ID is "dQw4w9WgXcQ".

Can I download thumbnails from private videos?

No, thumbnails from private videos are not accessible. You can only download thumbnails from public or unlisted videos.

What's the best thumbnail resolution for social media?

For most social media platforms, the HD resolution (1280x720) works best. For Instagram posts, consider the SD resolution (640x480) as it's closer to square format.

Are the downloaded thumbnails watermark-free?

Yes, all thumbnails are downloaded exactly as they appear on YouTube, without any additional watermarks from our tool.