Free tool
YouTube thumbnail downloader
Paste a YouTube link to see the video's thumbnail in every size YouTube stores, from full HD 1280×720 down to 120×90, and save the original JPG. Works for normal videos, Shorts and live streams.
Want the audio too? Paste the same link into the converter. With Embed cover art on, the thumbnail goes into the MP3 as album art. How cover art works.
How it works
- 1Paste a video link
Any public YouTube video, Short or live stream link works, including youtu.be short links.
- 2Pick a size
AudioFetcher shows every size YouTube has for that video. Full HD (1280×720) exists only when the video was uploaded in HD or has a custom thumbnail.
- 3Save the image
Download saves YouTube's original JPG, with no re-compression. Or copy the image link.
Questions
What sizes can I download?
Up to five: maximum resolution 1280×720, standard 640×480, high 480×360, medium 320×180 and the small 120×90 default. Older or low-resolution videos often have no 1280×720 version; the tool only lists sizes that exist.
Can I use the thumbnail anywhere?
Thumbnails belong to the video's creator. Use them where you have permission or a legitimate reason, such as linking to the video, reviewing it or archiving your own uploads.
Does it work for Shorts?
Yes. Paste the Shorts link; Shorts use the same thumbnail sizes, usually in a vertical frame inside the image.
Is anything uploaded or stored?
No. The images come straight from YouTube's image server to your browser. AudioFetcher doesn't store the link or the image.