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YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

Paste the link of a YouTube video or Short to save its cover image as a JPG. Every size YouTube really has for that video is listed, from the largest down.

This tool downloads thumbnails only. YouTube's terms don't allow downloading videos or audio outside YouTube's own apps, so we don't offer YouTube video or MP3 downloads.

Paste a public link below to start.

Works with public posts on X (Twitter), TikTok, Facebook, Reddit, Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitch, Dailymotion, LinkedIn, SnackVideo, Instagram, Threads and direct media links.

How to download in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Copy the link of a YouTube video or Short (youtube.com/watch?v=…, youtu.be/… or /shorts/…).

  2. 2

    Paste it above and press Download.

  3. 3

    Choose the cover size you want and save the JPG.

What you can download

  • The public cover image (thumbnail) of a video or Short, as JPG.

Quality and formats

YouTube keeps cover images in a few sizes. When the uploader provided a high-resolution thumbnail, you get up to 1280×720 (often called maxres or HD). Otherwise the largest available size is shown, for example 640×480 or 480×360.

We check each size first, so you never get YouTube's grey placeholder image instead of the real cover.

Limitations

  • No video or audio downloads from YouTube: thumbnails only.
  • Private videos don't have a public cover image.

Frequently asked questions

Can I download YouTube videos or MP3 here?

No. YouTube's terms don't allow downloading videos or audio outside its own apps, so this tool only saves the public cover image.

What size is a YouTube thumbnail?

Up to 1280×720 when the video has a high-resolution cover. Older or smaller uploads may only have 640×480 or 480×360.

Does it work with YouTube Shorts?

Yes. Paste the Shorts link and the cover image is offered like for any other video.

Use content responsibly

Download only public content that you own or have permission to use, and respect copyright and each platform's terms. VideoDownloader.my.id is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by any platform mentioned here. Platform names and logos belong to their owners and are used only to say which links work.