Paste a video link
Use a YouTube watch, Shorts, live or youtu.be video link.
VIDEO COVERS, UP CLOSE
YouTube Thumbnail Viewer
Paste a video link to see its available cover images. Compare sizes, take a closer look at the design, then open the image you want to save.
- Available image sizes
- Original image links
- No account needed
Use a public YouTube video URL. Only image sizes actually available for this video are shown.
Free to use · No account needed
Available thumbnails
Paste a video link to look at its cover images.
READ THE IMAGE
Look beyond the tiny video preview
A cover that works in a feed can look different up close. Use the larger available images to inspect text, contrast and framing, then check a smaller version to see which details remain readable. The width × height labels describe each returned image in pixels.
- Read pixel dimensions beside each available image
- Compare text and composition at different sizes
- Open an original image or collect its URL
Available thumbnailsEXAMPLE
YouTube Thumbnail Viewer
A result might include high · 480 × 360 and default · 120 × 90. Each card has its own image URL; larger dimensions describe a larger image, not an upscaled version created by this tool.
How to view a video’s thumbnails
Compare the returned images
Select View thumbnails, complete verification if prompted, then inspect the previews and pixel dimensions.
Open or keep the URLs
Open an original and use your browser to save it. Copy the image URLs or download their list as TXT.
BUILD YOUR REFERENCE BOARD
Study the design, keep the source
Compare how creators balance a face, an object and a short headline. Keep the video link with your notes so you can revisit the context behind the cover. A striking design is useful inspiration; it is not evidence of click-through performance.
Look up video titles and descriptionsReview a cover before redesigning it
Check whether a headline is readable and whether the main subject stands out when the image is small.
Organize visual research
Collect image URLs with notes about color, framing and typography instead of losing the source in a screenshot.
YouTube thumbnail questions
Is the thumbnail viewer free?
Yes. Viewing previews, copying image URLs and exporting their list requires no account or AI credits.
Which links can I enter?
Use a public YouTube video link, including watch, Shorts, live and youtu.be links. Channel and playlist links are not video inputs.
What do the size labels mean?
Width × height is measured in pixels. Choose a larger available image to inspect details, or a smaller one to judge readability at preview size.
Why is a high-resolution thumbnail missing?
Not every video provides every size. The tool lists available images; it does not upscale missing versions or create a new cover.
Does Download TXT save the picture?
No. TXT contains image labels and URLs. To save a picture, choose Open original image and use your browser’s image-saving option.
Can I reuse the thumbnail in my own content?
Being able to view an image does not grant reuse rights. Check permission or the applicable license before publishing it. This tool does not provide performance history or earlier covers.