Download YouTube Shorts Thumbnails
Yes, Shorts have thumbnails too. Extract them in full quality — same process, same simplicity.
Paste any Shorts URL — we'll extract the thumbnail
YouTube Shorts Thumbnail Sizes
Same sizes as regular videos
Shorts thumbnails come in the same resolutions: maxresdefault (1280×720), sddefault, hqdefault, etc.
Vertical or horizontal
We extract the actual thumbnail file, whatever aspect ratio the creator used.
Works with any Shorts URL
youtube.com/shorts/xxx, youtu.be/xxx, or the full watch URL — all work.
Shorts Thumbnail Questions
Can I download thumbnails from private Shorts?
No, only public Shorts thumbnails are accessible. Private and unlisted videos don't expose their thumbnails.
Why is maxresdefault not available for my Short?
YouTube doesn't always generate the highest resolution. ThumbGrab automatically shows you all available sizes and recommends the best one.
How many Shorts thumbnails can I download?
Anonymous users get 3 per day. Create a free account to get 10 downloads per day.
Download your first Shorts thumbnail
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