What thumbnail resolutions are available?

YouTube stores thumbnails in several resolutions: maxresdefault (1280×720, not always available), hqdefault (480×360), mqdefault (320×180), sddefault (640×480), and default (120×90).

Is downloading YouTube thumbnails legal?

Thumbnails are generally used for personal reference, research, or commentary. For commercial use or redistribution, check the copyright status of the specific image, as thumbnails may contain copyrighted artwork or photography.

Why is the maxresdefault thumbnail not available for some videos?

Not all videos have a maximum resolution thumbnail. Older videos or those uploaded before YouTube's HD support may only have standard definition thumbnails available.

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Thumbnail Downloader

Name: Thumbnail Downloader
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Author: DailyDevTools

Get YouTube video thumbnails

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What is Thumbnail Downloader?

YouTube video thumbnails are the primary factor determining whether someone clicks on a video. DailyDevTools' YouTube Thumbnail Downloader lets you fetch the thumbnail of any YouTube video in all available resolutions — from low-quality 120×90px previews to maximum quality 1280×720px images — in a single step. Useful for content creators, researchers, and designers.

How to use Thumbnail Downloader

1Paste the full YouTube video URL (or just the video ID) into the input field
2All available thumbnail resolutions are displayed instantly
3Click any resolution to preview it, then click Download to save the image
4Right-click the thumbnail and select Save image as to save directly

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