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Download YouTube Thumbnail
Download the thumbnail from any YouTube video in seconds. Paste the link, choose your size, and save the original JPG — HD included — with nothing to install.
Download YouTube Thumbnail tool
Why Download a YouTube Thumbnail?
Creators download thumbnails to study what earns clicks in their niche and to build swipe files. Designers and editors pull them into mood boards. Writers use them to illustrate articles and reviews. And plenty of people simply want to re-save the cover of their own upload after losing the source file.
Downloading vs. Copying the URL
Download saves the JPG to your device so you can edit or archive it offline. Copy URL gives you the direct image link, which is handy for embedding in a document, a design tool, or a webpage without hosting the file yourself.
Both options are available for every size the video offers.
Available Sizes
| Quality | Resolution | File | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max-Res HD | 1280×720 | maxresdefault.jpg | Only if uploaded at this size |
| SD | 640×480 | sddefault.jpg | Only if uploaded at this size |
| HQ | 480×360 | hqdefault.jpg | Always available |
| MQ | 320×180 | mqdefault.jpg | Always available |
| Low | 120×90 | default.jpg | Always available |
Related Tools
- YouTube Thumbnail Downloader (home)
- Thumbnail Downloader
- YT Thumbnail Downloader
- Maxresdefault download
- Save a thumbnail on PC
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download a YouTube thumbnail?
Copy the video link, paste it into the box above, and click Download on the size you want. The image saves to your device.
Where do downloaded thumbnails go?
On desktop they land in your Downloads folder. On Android they go to Downloads or your gallery. On iPhone, use press-and-hold then Save to Photos if the prompt does not appear.
Can I download my own video's thumbnail?
Yes. Paste your own video's link like any other. This is a common way to recover a cover image when you have lost the original file.