YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Grab every thumbnail resolution from a YouTube link.
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About the YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Grab the thumbnail image from any public YouTube video. Paste a watch URL, short link, Shorts URL or raw video ID and the Toolcenter YouTube Thumbnail Downloader shows every available resolution up to 1280×720 (maxresdefault) and downloads them through this app’s server so cross-origin restrictions don’t block the save.
How to use it
- 1Paste a YouTube URL or 11-character video ID.
- 2See every thumbnail size for that video.
- 3Click download on the resolution you want.
- 4The image is saved via the app’s image proxy.
Key features
- Accepts watch, youtu.be, Shorts and embed URLs
- All resolutions from 120×90 to 1280×720
- Downloads via server proxy (no CORS block)
- Greyed tiles show which sizes don’t exist
- No ads, no account
Frequently asked questions
Why is the max-resolution thumbnail missing?+
Not every video has a 1280×720 (maxresdefault) thumbnail. Older or low-resolution uploads only expose smaller sizes, which appear dimmed.
Can I download a thumbnail from a private video?+
No. Only public videos expose their thumbnail images.
Is this allowed?+
Thumbnails are publicly served images. Respect YouTube’s terms and the creator’s rights when reusing them.
Does it use my YouTube account?+
No. It only reads the public thumbnail URL for the video ID.
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