About the YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Paste a YouTube video or Shorts link to see its thumbnail in every available size, from HD 1280 × 720 down to 120 × 90, and download the one you need.
Key features
- HD 1280 × 720 thumbnails
- All five standard sizes
- Works with videos, Shorts and live streams
- Paste any YouTube link or video ID
- One-click download
- No sign-up
Save any YouTube video thumbnail
Thumbnails are useful for inspiration when designing your own, for presentations and reviews, or to keep a copy of your own artwork. Paste a link to get every available size.
Thumbnail sizes
| Name | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum (HD) | 1280 × 720 | Only for HD uploads |
| Standard | 640 × 480 | Most videos |
| High quality | 480 × 360 | All videos |
| Medium | 320 × 180 | All videos, 16:9 |
| Small | 120 × 90 | All videos |
Making your own thumbnails
YouTube recommends custom thumbnails of 1280 × 720 pixels (16:9), under 2 MB, in JPG, PNG or GIF. Large, readable text and a clear face or subject tend to work well on small screens.
Related tools
Image resizer, crop image, and YouTube earnings calculator.
How to use the YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
- Type, paste or choose what you need in the tool above.
- Results appear instantly as you type or click.
- Use the copy and download buttons to grab the result.
- Paste it into your post, profile, ad or message.