YT Thumbnail Viewer — Preview YouTube Thumbnails in HD

YT Thumbnail Viewer

Q: Can I save YouTube thumbnails from this tool?

You can open and save the image, but usage must follow YouTube’s Terms of Service and copyright rules.

Q: Is using this tool legal?

This tool previews publicly available images served by YouTube. Use them in compliance with YouTube’s policies and laws.

Q: Does this tool work on mobile devices?

Yes, it is responsive and works on modern mobile and desktop browsers.

Q: Which sizes can I preview?

We try maxresdefault, sddefault, hqdefault, mqdefault, and default; not all videos have every size.

Preview YouTube video thumbnails in HD quality. Enter any YouTube video link and instantly view available thumbnail sizes.

Disclaimer: This tool only previews publicly available thumbnails served by YouTube. All rights belong to YouTube and the respective video creators. Use of thumbnails should comply with YouTube’s Terms of Service.

Why use YT Thumbnail Viewer?

YouTube only shows small thumbnails by default, but sometimes you may need to preview the original HD version for design reference, presentations, or social media mockups. With our YT Thumbnail Viewer, you can get instant access to the highest resolution preview available.

It’s fast, free, and works on any device. Just paste the link and view the image in your browser without installing extensions.

How to use YT Thumbnail Viewer

Step 1 — Copy the link of the YouTube video you want the thumbnail from.
Step 2 — Paste the video URL into the input box of the YT Thumbnail Viewer.
Step 3 — Click Get Thumbnail to instantly fetch available sizes.
Step 4 — Preview the thumbnail and open it in a new tab for closer viewing.

Notes on availability

Not all videos have a maxres thumbnail; if unavailable, try SD/HQ/MQ/default sizes.
Private or age‑restricted videos may not serve thumbnails to the public.
Thumbnails are delivered from img.youtube.com; this tool just helps you preview them quickly.