How to Save YouTube Thumbnails on iPhone & Android

Want to save a YouTube thumbnail to your smartphone's camera roll? You don't need to download a sketchy app from the App Store. You can do it directly from your mobile browser.

How to Save to Camera Roll on iPhone (iOS)

1. Open the YouTube app and tap the "Share" button on the video.
2. Tap "Copy Link".
3. Open Safari (or Chrome) and go to savethumbnail.in.
4. Paste the link into the box and tap "Extract Image".
5. Scroll to the HD image. Tap and hold on the "Download" button or the image itself.
6. Select "Save to Photos" from the menu that pops up.

How to Save to Gallery on Android

1. Open the YouTube app, hit Share, and select "Copy Link".
2. Open Chrome and visit savethumbnail.in.
3. Paste the link and tap "Extract Image".
4. Tap the "Download" button. The image will automatically save to your Downloads folder.
5. Open your Gallery or Photos app to view it.

Why Use a Web Tool?

Apps take up storage space and often require permissions to access your contacts or location. A web-based tool like SaveThumbnail is safer, faster, and leaves no trace on your device once you close the tab.