How to Download Any YouTube Thumbnail in 1080p Full HD
Updated for 2026 • Works on Desktop, Android, and iPhone
1 Copy the YouTube Video Link
Open YouTube in your web browser or app. Navigate to the video whose thumbnail you want to save. Click the Share button under the video player and select Copy Link, or copy the URL directly from your browser's address bar.
2 Paste URL into Getythumb.com
Visit getythumb.com. Click on the input field and press Paste (or Ctrl+V). Getythumb's intelligent parser will instantly extract the 11-character YouTube video ID.
3 Select Resolution and Image Format
Choose from available resolutions (1080p Full HD, 720p HD, 480p, or 360p). Select your desired format:
- JPG: Standard format for photo editing & viewing.
- WEBP: Optimized for web speed and blog publishing.
- PNG: Crisp lossless format without compression artifacts.
4 Download or Copy Image
Click Download Thumbnail to save the file to your computer or phone. Alternatively, use Copy Image to paste directly into Photoshop, Canva, Figma, or Slack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about extracting YouTube thumbnails in Full HD.
How do I download a YouTube thumbnail in 1080p Full HD resolution? ▼
Simply copy any YouTube video URL, paste it into the GetyThumb input box, and press Extract Thumbnail. GetyThumb will instantly fetch the 1920x1080 Full HD (maxresdefault) cover image directly from YouTube's server network.
Can I download YouTube thumbnails in WEBP or PNG formats? ▼
Yes! GetyThumb includes built-in HTML5 Canvas image processing. Select your preferred output format pill (JPG, WEBP, or PNG) above the thumbnail result, and click Download to get your image in that format.
Does GetyThumb work on YouTube Shorts and Mobile links? ▼
Yes! Our parser automatically supports standard links (youtube.com/watch?v=...), short links (youtu.be/...), Shorts links (youtube.com/shorts/...), mobile links (m.youtube.com/...), and embed links.
Is downloading YouTube thumbnails legal? ▼
Downloading YouTube video thumbnails for personal reference, thumbnail design inspiration, fair use review, research, or educational purposes is generally permissible. However, always respect the video creator's copyright if reusing images commercially.
How can I copy a YouTube thumbnail directly to my clipboard? ▼
Click the 'Copy Image' button next to the thumbnail result. GetyThumb writes the PNG image bitmap directly into your system clipboard, allowing you to press Ctrl+V directly into Photoshop, Figma, or Canva without saving temporary files!