YouTube Thumbnail Downloader is a free online tool by codetap.org that allows you to download high-quality thumbnails from any public YouTube video in just a few clicks. Whether you're a content creator, designer, or digital marketer, you can instantly fetch and save thumbnails in multiple resolutions including HD, SD, and custom sizes.
This tool is designed to be fast, lightweight, and accessible from any device — no sign-up or API key needed.
Copy the YouTube Video URL
Find the video on YouTube and copy its URL from the browser’s address bar or the YouTube app.
Paste the URL
Go to codetap.org/service/youtube-thumbnail-downloader and paste the link into the input field.
Choose Thumbnail Quality
Select the resolution you prefer (HQ, MQ, SD, or maxres).
Download the Image
Click the "Download" button to save the thumbnail to your device.
No account, no paywall, no limits. Download YouTube thumbnails as many times as you want — completely free.
Fetch high-resolution thumbnails (HD, SD, HQ, maxresdefault) instantly from any public YouTube video.
Yes, it’s 100% free with unlimited usage. No signup or subscription is required.
No. The downloader works only with public YouTube videos, as thumbnails for private or unlisted videos are not publicly accessible.
You can download:
Max resolution (maxresdefault.jpg)
Standard HD (sddefault.jpg)
High quality (hqdefault.jpg)
Medium quality (mqdefault.jpg)
Default thumbnail (default.jpg)
You might want to:
Analyze competitors’ thumbnail designs
Reuse your own thumbnails
Design new thumbnails inspired by others
Create blog previews or social banners
Thumbnails are public images provided by YouTube. You can legally download your own thumbnails or use them for analysis, design mockups, or educational purposes. Do not use copyrighted content for commercial use without permission.