YouTube Thumbnail Grabber
Client-Side SecureDownload high-quality thumbnails from any YouTube video or Short. Supports 4K (MaxRes), HD, and SD formats.
Thumbnail Grabber
Get high-quality cover images.
Paste a YouTube URL above to extract thumbnails.
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YouTube Thumbnail Downloader (4K & HD)
Instantly view and download thumbnails from any YouTube video in the highest available quality. Whether you need the Maximum Resolution (4K) cover for a project, a background for your website, or just want to save a meme from aYouTube Short, this tool extracts them all securely.
Universal Support
We handle every type of link: standard videos (watch?v=), shortened links (youtu.be), embedded URLs, and YouTube Shorts.
4K Max Resolution
If the creator uploaded a 1080p or 4K video, we automatically fetch the hidden maxresdefault.jpg thumbnail directly from YouTube's servers.
No Watermarks
You get the clean, original image file exactly as it is stored on YouTube. No watermarks, no compression artifacts, no resizing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it legal to download YouTube thumbnails?
Generally, yes, for personal use or reference. However, the thumbnail image is copyrighted by the content creator. Do not use it for your own commercial videos without permission.
Why don't I see a 4K thumbnail?
Not all videos have a high-resolution thumbnail. If the video was uploaded in 720p or lower, YouTube might not generate the "MaxRes" image. In that case, we show the High Quality (HQ) version.
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