YouTube Video Thumbnail Preview
Preview how a YouTube video thumbnail looks at different sizes
Enter YouTube Video URL or ID
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_IDhttps://youtu.be/VIDEO_IDhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_IDhttps://www.youtube.com/v/VIDEO_IDOr just paste the video ID directly
Thumbnail Previews
What is a YouTube Thumbnail Preview Tool?
A YouTube Thumbnail Preview Tool lets you see how a video's thumbnail appears at different resolutions before publishing. YouTube generates multiple thumbnail sizes automatically, and this tool helps you verify they look good at every dimension.
YouTube Thumbnail Sizes
- Default: 120x90px - Appears in search results and recommendations.
- Medium: 320x180px - Used in related videos sidebar.
- High: 480x360px - Standard quality thumbnail.
- Standard: 640x480px - Full-size standard definition.
- Max Resolution: 1280x720px - HD quality for larger displays.
Supported URL Formats
This tool accepts all common YouTube URL formats including youtube.com/watch?v=ID, youtu.be/ID, youtube.com/embed/ID, youtube.com/v/ID, and youtube.com/shorts/ID.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do some thumbnails show "Unavailable"?
Not all YouTube videos have every thumbnail size available. The max resolution (1280x720) thumbnail is only available for videos uploaded in HD quality or higher.
Can I download the thumbnails?
Yes. You can download individual thumbnails or use "Download All" to save all available sizes at once.
Does this work for private videos?
Yes, thumbnails are generated publicly for most videos regardless of privacy settings, as long as the video ID is known.