YouTube Thumbnail Downloader
Download the thumbnail of any public YouTube video or Short in the largest size YouTube has, as a JPG. Paste the link and save it in one tap, free and without signing in.
What is a YouTube thumbnail downloader?
A YouTube thumbnail downloader saves the preview image that YouTube shows for a video or Short before you press play. YouTube Downloader 94 downloads that thumbnail as a JPG in the largest size YouTube stores: usually 1280 × 720 HD for regular videos, and the vertical thumbnail for Shorts when YouTube provides one, with smaller sizes as a fallback for older videos. Paste the link of any public video or Short and tap 'Download cover image', the first button on this page; it saves at once because thumbnails don't need preparing. It works with youtube.com/watch links, youtu.be share links and Shorts, in the browser on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac, with nothing to install and no Google login. The same result also offers the video as MP4 up to 1080p and its sound as an MP3. Thumbnails belong to the video's creator, so ask before reusing them.
How Do I Download a YouTube Thumbnail?
Save the thumbnail of any public video or Short in seconds.
Copy the Link
In the YouTube app tap Share > 'Copy link', or copy the address bar on a computer.
Paste the Link
Paste it above and tap Download. The thumbnail button comes first here.
Save the Thumbnail
Tap 'Download cover image'. The JPG saves right away.
Which Thumbnails Can I Download?
- Public YouTube videos
- YouTube Shorts
- Finished live streams
- Private or members-only videos
Save YouTube Thumbnails on iPhone, Android and PC
Works in your phone or computer's browser. There's nothing to install.
iPhone & iPad
- 1In the YouTube app, tap Share, then 'Copy link'.
- 2Paste it here in Safari and tap Download.
- 3Tap the quality you want and confirm the download.
- 4Open Files > Downloads, tap the file, then Share > 'Save Video' to add it to Photos.
Android Phones & Tablets
- 1In the YouTube app, tap Share, then 'Copy link'.
- 2Paste it here and tap Download.
- 3Tap the quality you want.
- 4The file appears in your Gallery, in the Downloads folder.
PC, Mac & Chromebook
- 1Copy the address from the address bar on youtube.com.
- 2Paste it into the box above and click Download.
- 3Click the quality you want.
- 4The file saves to your Downloads folder.
Built for Saving Thumbnails
The largest thumbnail YouTube has, in one tap.
Instant Download
Thumbnails don't need preparing, so they save at once.
HD Size
The largest version YouTube stores, usually 1280 × 720.
Works on Every Device
Standard MP4, MP3 and JPG files that open on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
No Watermark
YouTube's own video and sound, with nothing added.
Free, No Sign-up
No account, no subscription and no app to install.
No Google Login
We never ask for your Google account. Only public videos are downloaded.
Download YouTube Thumbnails in HD
YouTube Downloader 94 saves the thumbnail of any public YouTube video or Short as a JPG, in the largest size YouTube has: usually 1280 × 720 HD for videos, and the vertical thumbnail for Shorts when available.
There's nothing to install and no Google login. The same result also offers the video itself as MP4 up to 1080p and its sound as an MP3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about downloading YouTube Shorts and videos with YouTube Downloader 94.
Paste the video or Short link above and tap Download. On this page the 'Download cover image' button comes first.