Question 1

How do I download a YouTube thumbnail?

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With NoteLM: 1) Copy the YouTube video URL, 2) Paste it in our Thumbnail Downloader tool, 3) Choose your preferred size (HD, SD, etc.), 4) Click download. It's free and instant.

Question 2

What sizes can I download thumbnails in?

Accepted Answer

YouTube stores thumbnails in 5 sizes: maxresdefault (1280×720 HD), sddefault (640×480), hqdefault (480×360), mqdefault (320×180), and default (120×90). We offer all sizes.

Question 3

Do I need an account to download thumbnails?

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No, NoteLM's Thumbnail Downloader is free and requires no account or registration.

Question 4

What format are thumbnails downloaded in?

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Thumbnails are available in JPG format (standard) and WebP format (smaller file size). JPG is compatible with all software.

Question 5

Can I download thumbnails from any YouTube video?

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Yes, you can download thumbnails from any public YouTube video. Private videos require access that our tool doesn't provide.

Question 6

Is there a way to download thumbnails on mobile?

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Yes, our web tool works on mobile browsers. Copy the video URL, visit our site, paste the URL, and download.

Question 7

How do I find the video URL to paste?

Accepted Answer

On desktop, copy from the address bar. On mobile YouTube app, tap Share and then Copy Link. On mobile browser, copy from the address bar.

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