What is YouTube Thumbnail Downloader?

YouTube Thumbnail Downloader lets you grab thumbnail images from YouTube videos without opening them. Just paste a video URL to view and download thumbnails in various resolutions.

Use it for blog post images, video sharing on social media, presentation materials, or any situation where you need YouTube thumbnails.

Features of YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

• 5 Resolution Options: From 120×90 small size to 1920×1080 Full HD
• Batch ZIP Download: Get all thumbnails in one file
• Just Paste URL: Enter a video URL to see all available thumbnails
• Browser-Based: No software installation required

How to Use YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

Download Individual Thumbnails

1. Copy the YouTube video URL
2. Paste the URL into the input field
3. Click "Show Thumbnails" button
4. Select your preferred resolution from the list and download

Download All as ZIP

1. Follow the steps above to display the thumbnail list
2. Click "Download All as ZIP" button

All available thumbnails will be packaged into a ZIP file. Some resolutions may not exist for certain videos, but the ZIP will include all thumbnails that could be retrieved.

File Name Examples

• Individual: youtube-dQw4w9WgXcQ-maxresdefault.jpg
• ZIP: youtube-dQw4w9WgXcQ-thumbnails.zip

Thumbnail Resolutions and Use Cases

YouTube generates thumbnails in the following resolutions for each video.

MAXResDefault (maximum resolution) may not be available for older videos or some videos.

Use Cases

• Blog Posts: Use as featured images when introducing videos
• Social Media: Share on Twitter or other platforms with eye-catching thumbnails
• Presentations: Include as reference images when citing video content
• Content Research: Analyze thumbnail designs of popular videos

Important Notes

Thumbnail images are copyrighted. If you plan to use someone else's video thumbnails for commercial purposes, always obtain permission from the rights holder.

Some thumbnails may become unavailable due to YouTube specification changes.