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 click 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 that was large enough.
Is it legal to download a YouTube thumbnail?
Downloading a thumbnail to study it or draw inspiration from it is common practice. Thumbnails are protected by copyright, though: do not republish another creator'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, on your own API keys.
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