YouTube thumbnail downloader is a top creator utility search. You only need the video URL or ID to fetch CDN images.
Thumbnail sizes
- maxresdefault — Highest resolution when available (1280×720 or more).
- hqdefault — 480×360 — always exists.
- mqdefault / sddefault — Smaller previews.
Best tools
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Copyright note
Thumbnails are creative works — use others’ thumbnails for analysis and inspiration, not misleading reuploads.