SaveThumbnail

How to Download a YouTube Thumbnail

Need to save a thumbnail from a YouTube video? It's easier than you think. You don't need any complex software or Photoshop. Just follow these simple steps using our free online tool.

1

Copy the Video Link

Go to YouTube and open the video you want. Click the "Share" button and select "Copy Link", or simply copy the URL from your browser's address bar.

[Screenshot: Youtube Share Button]
2

Paste into SaveThumbnail

Open SaveThumbnail.in and paste the link into the big input box at the top of the page. It works on both mobile and desktop.

[Screenshot: Paste Input Box]
3

Click "Download Image"

Hit the red extraction button. Our tool will instantly communicate with YouTube's API to find the highest resolution image available for that video.

4

Save Your File

You'll see the HD thumbnail appear. Click "Download HD" to save it to your device. You can then use it for your project, mood board, or archive.