Extraction Tool
Works with: youtube.com/watch?v=..., youtu.be/..., youtube.com/embed/...
Available Thumbnails
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Copy YouTube URL
Go to YouTube, copy the video URL from your browser's address bar or use the "Share" button.
Paste & Extract
Paste the YouTube URL into our tool above and click "Extract Thumbnails".
Preview & Download
View all available thumbnail resolutions and click "Download" on any image.
Use Anywhere
Use the downloaded thumbnails for thumbnails, presentations, blogs, or social media.
Available Thumbnail Resolutions
4K / Max Resolution
3840×2160 pixels
Highest quality available, perfect for presentations and high-resolution displays.
HD Quality
1280×720 pixels
High definition, great for most online uses and social media.
720p Standard
640×480 pixels
Standard definition, good for websites and blogs.
480p Medium
480×360 pixels
Medium quality, suitable for quick previews.
360p Default
320×180 pixels
Default YouTube thumbnail size for mobile optimization.
Why Use Our YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Lightning Fast
Extract thumbnails instantly with no delays. Works in milliseconds.
100% Secure
No data storage, no tracking, completely private extraction.
Mobile Friendly
Perfectly responsive design that works on all devices.
High Quality
Download original YouTube thumbnails without compression.
Completely Free
No charges, no subscriptions, no hidden fees.
No Registration
Use immediately without signing up or providing email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, completely free. No registration, no login, no limits. We believe in providing free tools to everyone.
You can download YouTube thumbnails in 5 resolutions: 4K (maxresdefault), HD (sddefault), 720p (hqdefault), 480p (mqdefault), and 360p (default).
No installation required. This is a web-based tool that works directly in your browser - Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.
100% safe. We don't store any data, don't use cookies, and everything happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to our servers.
Yes! The tool is fully responsive and works perfectly on smartphones, tablets, and desktops.
Yes, works with public YouTube videos. Supports YouTube.com links, youtu.be shortened links, and embedded URLs.
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