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How to Use YouTube Thumbnail Grabber

Download YouTube thumbnails in every size, from HD and maxres to small previews. Paste a video URL or ID and save the image. Free thumbnail grabber.

About this tool

Find available thumbnail images for a YouTube video URL or ID.

How to use YouTube Thumbnail Grabber

  1. Paste a YouTube video URL or its ID.
  2. Click Get thumbnails and inspect the available sizes.
  3. Use Open full size to view the image you need.

Worked example

Use the thumbnail from your own uploaded video as a reference when preparing a related article.

Why is a size missing?

Not every video exposes every thumbnail size. Unavailable or placeholder images can be omitted.

Does access to a thumbnail grant permission to reuse it?

No. Check your right to use the image before republishing it. The tool retrieves images, not reuse permissions.

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