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Extract and download YouTube video thumbnails in original quality. Get maxres (1280x720), HD, SD, and all other available resolutions instantly. No signup required.
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The fastest and most reliable YouTube thumbnail downloader online
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Download thumbnails in their original YouTube quality without compression
Follow these simple steps to get any YouTube video thumbnail
Go to YouTube and copy the URL of any video whose thumbnail you want to download. The URL should look like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
Paste the copied YouTube URL into the input field above and click the "Get Thumbnails" button. Our tool will instantly fetch all available thumbnail versions.
Select your preferred thumbnail resolution from the available options (maxres, HD, SD, HQ, MQ, or default). Click the download button to save the thumbnail to your device.
Everything you need to know about downloading YouTube thumbnails
A YouTube thumbnail is the preview image that represents a video on YouTube. It's the first thing viewers see before clicking on a video. YouTube automatically generates thumbnails in multiple resolutions for every video uploaded to the platform.
YouTube creates thumbnails in several resolutions: Maxresdefault (1280x720), SDdefault (640x480), HQdefault (480x360), MQdefault (320x180), and Default (120x90). The maxres version provides the highest quality HD thumbnail.
YouTube thumbnails are publicly accessible images. However, they may be subject to copyright. Always respect the content creator's rights and use downloaded thumbnails responsibly, preferably for personal use or with proper attribution.
No, our tool can only access thumbnails from public YouTube videos. Private, unlisted, or age-restricted videos may not be accessible depending on their privacy settings.
For the best quality, choose "maxresdefault" (1280x720) which provides HD quality. For smaller file sizes or specific uses, you can choose SD (640x480) or HQ (480x360). The choice depends on your intended use.
No, ThumTool is a web-based YouTube thumbnail downloader that works entirely in your browser. No software installation, browser extensions, or plugins are required. It works on all devices with an internet connection.
While you can technically download any thumbnail, using someone else's thumbnail for your own content may violate copyright laws. It's best to use downloaded thumbnails for reference, analysis, or create your own original thumbnails inspired by them.
Not all YouTube videos have a maxresdefault (1280x720) thumbnail. Older videos or those uploaded in lower resolutions may only have SD or HQ thumbnails available. We show all thumbnails that YouTube provides for each video.
Learn from successful YouTube thumbnails
Use ThumTool to download thumbnails from successful videos in your niche. Study what makes them effective - their composition, color schemes, text placement, and overall design. This research can help you create better thumbnails for your own content.