How do I download a YouTube thumbnail?

Paste the video link into the box above, choose a size and tap Save. You can also open the image and save it from your browser.

What is the YouTube thumbnail size?

The best quality is 1280×720 pixels (16:9). Other sizes are 640×480, 480×360, 320×180 and 120×90.

Older or low-resolution uploads do not have a 1280×720 thumbnail, so only the smaller sizes exist.

Thumbnails belong to the video creator. Use them for reference or with permission, and do not claim them as your own.

Thumbnail downloader

Paste a YouTube link to get its thumbnail in HD and four other sizes. Works for videos and Shorts.

YouTube video or Shorts link

Thumbnails come straight from YouTube. Some videos have no max-resolution image, so that size is hidden.

Step 1
Paste the link
Copy the YouTube video or Shorts link and paste it in the box.
Step 2
Pick a size
Choose Max resolution (1280×720) or a smaller size.
Step 3
Save the image
Tap Save to download the thumbnail as a JPG.