How to download YouTube video thumbnails in HD?

Copy the YouTube video or Shorts link, paste it into the input box on FactZone YouTube Thumbnail Downloader, and click 'Get HD Thumbnail'. Select your preferred resolution to download.

Does this tool work for YouTube Shorts?

Yes! You can paste any YouTube Shorts URL to grab high-resolution cover images.

Is downloading YouTube thumbnails free and legal?

Yes, our downloader tool is completely free. Downloading thumbnails for personal use, fair use, or inspiration is common, though copyright belongs to original creators.

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How to Download YouTube Thumbnails in 4K / Full HD

Extracting high-resolution thumbnails from YouTube videos or YouTube Shorts is quick and effortless using FactZone's online YouTube Thumbnail Downloader. Follow these step-by-step instructions:

Copy the YouTube Link: Open YouTube on your browser or mobile app and copy the link of any video or YouTube Short.
Paste the Link: Paste the copied URL into the input field above.
Click 'Get HD Thumbnail': Press the button to instantly fetch all available resolution formats.
Save/Download Image: Click your desired resolution button (Full HD 1080p, HD 720p, or Standard) or right-click the image to save it to your device.

Supported YouTube Thumbnail Quality & Resolutions

YouTube generates multiple thumbnail sizes for every uploaded video. Our tool extracts all available resolutions automatically:

Quality Name	Dimensions	Best Used For
Maximum Resolution (MaxRes)	1920 × 1080 px (1080p)	High Quality Displays, Wallpapers, Content Reference
Standard Definition (SD)	640 × 480 px	Standard Displays, Blogs & Articles
High Quality (HQ)	480 × 360 px	Website Previews & Social Media Posts
Medium Quality (MQ)	320 × 180 px	Mobile Previews & Fast Loading Thumbnails

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is it free to download YouTube thumbnails on FactZone?

Yes, FactZone's YouTube Thumbnail Downloader is 100% free with unlimited downloads and no registration required.

Can I download thumbnails from YouTube Shorts?

Yes! Simply copy the URL of any YouTube Short (e.g. youtube.com/shorts/...) and paste it into our tool.

Why is Maximum Resolution (1080p) not showing for some videos?

If the original creator uploaded a low-resolution video or did not supply a high-resolution custom thumbnail, YouTube fallback defaults to HD (720p) or HQ (480p).