Find the thumbnail behind a YouTube video.
Enter a YouTube video link to find its public thumbnail images in several sizes. No video download needed.
Thumbnail previews load from YouTube’s image servers.Find the image size you need
Paste a video link or ID to check the available thumbnail resolutions.
Previewing thumbnails sends a request to YouTube’s image servers. This tool does not download videos.
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A focused workflow
Go from a video link to its available public thumbnail images.
1. Paste a video link
Paste a YouTube video URL or ID.
2. Find available sizes
Select Find thumbnails.
3. Open or copy an image
Open an available image or copy its URL.
Common questions
Does this design a new thumbnail?
No. It retrieves thumbnail images associated with an existing video, like the reference tool.
Why is a size unavailable?
Some videos do not have every thumbnail resolution. Private or removed videos may not have public thumbnails. Only use images you have permission to reuse.
Can I use a thumbnail in my own content?
Only reuse images when you have permission or another valid basis to do so. Availability here does not grant reuse rights.