Get the original YouTube thumbnail in full HD (1280×720).

No screenshots. No blur. One click.

Paste any YouTube URL or video ID - no account required

Used by creators, editors, and agencies who hate wasting time.

Why creators choose ThumbGrab

The fastest way to get YouTube thumbnails. No extensions, no sign-up, no waiting.

Max Resolution

Automatically fetches maxresdefault.jpg when available for the highest quality thumbnails.

Multiple Sizes

Access all available thumbnail sizes from SD to HD with automatic fallback.

Instant Preview

See all available resolutions before downloading. No guessing required.

One-Click Download

Direct download links with no redirects, popups, or waiting.

Works Everywhere

Supports YouTube, Shorts, and any valid video URL format.

No Account Required

Use instantly without signup. Your privacy is respected.

Simple pricing

Start free, upgrade when you need more power.

Free

Everything you need to grab thumbnails.

$0/forever

3 extractions/day (10 with account)
Max-res thumbnails (1280×720)
Direct download links
Cloud history (7 days)

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Pro

Unlimited extractions for power users.

$7.99/month

Unlimited extractions
Unlimited cloud history
Bulk thumbnail extraction
REST API access

Upgrade to Pro

Best Value

Pro Yearly

Best value for serious creators.

$47/year

Everything in Pro
Save 51% vs monthly
Priority support
Lock in price forever

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Questions?

Is ThumbGrab free to use?

Yes! Anonymous users get 3 extractions per day. Create a free account to get 10 extractions per day, plus cloud history and social export features.

What video platforms are supported?

Currently we support YouTube videos, YouTube Shorts, and any valid YouTube URL format. More platforms coming soon.

What thumbnail sizes are available?

We provide all available sizes: maxresdefault (1280x720), sddefault (640x480), hqdefault (480x360), mqdefault (320x180), and default (120x90).

Do I need to create an account?

No account is required for basic usage. Simply paste a URL and download. A free account gives you 10 extractions per day, cloud history, and social export features.

What is Social Export?

Social Export lets you resize thumbnails to perfect dimensions for any social platform — YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and more. Available to all logged-in users.

Your screenshots are 720p at best. The real thumbnail is 1280×720.

Stop wasting time cropping blurry images. Get the exact file YouTube uses — free, instant, no signup.

Get Your First HD Thumbnail