YouTube Thumbnail Grabber

Downloading a YouTube thumbnail

This tool saves the thumbnail of a publicly available YouTube video as an image file.

YouTube stores several sizes of thumbnail for each video. Which ones exist depends on what was produced at upload time.

How to use it

Copy the address of the video page and paste it into the input field, then pick the size you want and save it.

Check before saving that the chosen size is adequate for your purpose — a small thumbnail cannot be enlarged without loss.

Mind the usage rights

The thumbnail is part of the published video and belongs to the channel. Reuse beyond quotation and reporting needs their consent.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the largest resolution unavailable?

The highest thumbnail size is not produced for every video. If it does not exist, only a smaller version can be saved.

Does this work for unlisted videos?

Only if the video page is reachable through the link without signing in. Private videos are not accessible.

What format is the image saved in?

YouTube thumbnails are normally JPG. Convert the file afterwards if you need a different format.