Free tool
YouTube thumbnail downloader
Paste a YouTube video or Shorts link and download its thumbnail in HD. Free, no signup, nothing to install.
Images are loaded directly from YouTube's servers.
How to download a YouTube thumbnail
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Copy the link of the video from the address bar or the Share button.
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Paste it in the field above and press Get thumbnail.
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Pick a resolution and download the image. HD (1280 × 720) is available when the creator uploaded a custom thumbnail in high resolution.
Is it legal to download a YouTube thumbnail?
Downloading a thumbnail to study it or to use it as inspiration is common. Thumbnails are protected by copyright, so do not republish someone else's thumbnail as your own.
Why is the HD version missing for some videos?
YouTube only stores a 1280 × 720 version when the uploaded thumbnail was large enough. Older videos and some auto-generated thumbnails stop at 640 × 480 or 480 × 360.
Does it work with Shorts?
Yes. Paste a youtube.com/shorts link and the tool finds the video ID. Shorts thumbnails are stored in the same resolutions.
Can I use a downloaded thumbnail as a reference in Fleekio?
Yes, and you do not even need to download it: paste the video link as a reference and Fleekio rebuilds the composition with your face and your topic.
Need a better thumbnail than the one you have?
Fleekio generates YouTube, Shorts, TikTok and Instagram thumbnails with your face and your own AI keys.
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