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YouTube Thumbnail Grabber
Paste any YouTube link or video ID and instantly grab its thumbnail in every resolution — from HD 1280×720 down to 320×180 — ready to open, copy the URL or download for your blog, playlist art or social post.
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The YouTube Thumbnail Grabber pulls the thumbnail image from any YouTube video in every available resolution — from full HD 1280×720 down to 320×180 — the instant you paste a link or video ID. Open any size in a new tab, copy its direct URL, or download it for a blog post, a playlist cover, a presentation or a social share.
This free tool by Hosting Cambodia works with standard, short (youtu.be) and Shorts links, and runs in your browser. Thumbnails belong to their creators — use them in line with YouTube's terms and give credit where it's due.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the highest-resolution image blank?
Not every video has a maxresdefault (1280×720) thumbnail — it depends on what the uploader provided. If the top image is blank, use the HQ (480×360) version, which always exists.
Which links does it accept?
Standard watch URLs, short youtu.be links, embed URLs and Shorts links all work, as does pasting the bare 11-character video ID directly.
Can I use these thumbnails freely?
The thumbnail is the creator's copyrighted content. It's fine for referencing or linking to their video, but don't pass it off as your own — follow YouTube's terms and credit the source.
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