MarukitYouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Paste a YouTube video or Shorts link to see its thumbnail in every size YouTube publishes, up to HD 1280 × 720, and download the one you need.
Thumbnails are loaded straight from YouTube's public image servers into your browser. Nothing goes through our servers.
About this tool
Useful for checking how your own thumbnail looks, keeping a copy of thumbnails you designed, or referencing a video in a presentation. Thumbnails belong to the video's creator, so get permission before reusing someone else's.
How to use the YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
- Copy the link of a YouTube video or Short (Share > Copy link).
- Paste it into the box and press Get thumbnails.
- Preview the sizes and press Download on the one you want.
Supported formats
- Input
- YouTube video, Shorts and youtu.be links
- Output
- JPG (1280 × 720 when available, plus smaller sizes)
- Processing
- Loaded from YouTube's public image servers into your browser
Limitations
- HD (1280 × 720) is only available if it was uploaded or generated for that video. Older videos may only have smaller sizes; unavailable sizes are not shown.
- This tool downloads thumbnails only. Downloading YouTube videos isn't supported, because it's against YouTube's terms.
Frequently asked questions
Why is there no HD thumbnail?
YouTube doesn't create a 1280 × 720 thumbnail for every video. We only show sizes that actually exist.
Does it work with Shorts?
Yes. Paste a youtube.com/shorts/ link and you'll get the Short's thumbnail.
Can I download the video itself?
No. Marukit doesn't download YouTube videos, because it's against YouTube's terms of service.
Can I use someone else's thumbnail?
Thumbnails are the creator's work. Ask for permission before reusing one.