Question 1

Is downloading YouTube thumbnails legal?

Accepted Answer

Thumbnails are publicly accessible images. However, use them only where permitted by YouTube's terms of service and respect copyright. Don't use others' thumbnails commercially without permission.

Question 2

Why does the download open in a new tab instead of downloading directly?

Accepted Answer

We use direct image URLs from YouTube's servers. Some browsers open images in new tabs by default. Right-click and 'Save Image As' to download, or use the download button if available.

Question 3

Do you store the video links I enter?

Accepted Answer

No. All thumbnail extraction happens in your browser using JavaScript. We don't store, log, or transmit any URLs you enter.

Question 4

Can I download thumbnails from private or unlisted videos?

Accepted Answer

Only if you have access to the video. The tool uses publicly available thumbnail URLs, so it works for any video you can view on YouTube.

Question 5

What if MaxRes quality isn't available?

Accepted Answer

Not all videos have MaxRes thumbnails. If unavailable, download the HD or SD version instead. Older or lower-quality uploads may only have SD thumbnails.

YouTube Thumbnail Downloader