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YouTube Video Preview Image Downloader

Download the three preview images YouTube makes from the start, middle and end of every video, in the largest size available.

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Only public content can be saved. Please download only what you made yourself or have permission to use, and respect the creator's rights.

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What is the YouTube Video Preview Image Downloader?

Besides the main thumbnail, YouTube automatically takes three pictures from each video: one near the start, one in the middle and one near the end. They are a quick way to see what a video looks like.

This tool finds all three in the biggest size YouTube has and lets you save them one by one or as a ZIP.

How to use it

  1. Paste the video link.
  2. Press Get previews.
  3. Download one, or all three as a ZIP.

Why people like this tool

Three moments

Start, middle and end of the video.

Biggest size

Up to 1280 × 720 when available.

Quick ZIP

All three in one file.

No waiting

No video needs to load.

How it works, in one picture

Infographic: how to use the YouTube Video Preview Image Downloader in 3 easy steps: Paste the link, Run the tool and Save your file. You get: Three moments, Biggest size, Quick ZIP and No waiting.

Frequently asked questions

Are these exactly at 25%, 50% and 75%?
Roughly. YouTube picks them automatically, so the exact second can vary.
Want a picture from an exact second?
Use the YouTube Video Frame Grabber.
Which links work?
Normal video links (youtube.com/watch?v=…), short links (youtu.be/…), Shorts, live replays and embed links all work.
Can I use these images anywhere?
Thumbnails, banners and frames belong to the channel owner. Use them for your own reference, reviews or with permission, and give credit.

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