Shorts Thumbnail Downloader
Paste a Shorts link to download its thumbnail in every size, or as a vertical 9:16 image.
New to this tool? Read the guide: How to Download a YouTube Shorts Thumbnail (Including Vertical 9:16)
How to use the Shorts Thumbnail Downloader
- Copy the link of the Short (it looks like youtube.com/shorts/…).
- Paste it into the box above and press Get thumbnail.
- Download the wide version in any size, or the vertical 9:16 version for stories and phone screens.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a YouTube Shorts thumbnail?
Paste the Short's link into the Shorts Thumbnail Downloader and press Get thumbnail, then press Download under the size you want.
Why is a Shorts thumbnail wide instead of vertical?
YouTube stores Shorts thumbnails as 16:9 images with the vertical picture in the middle. The tool crops that middle part out for you to make a clean 9:16 image.
Does it work with any Short?
It works with any public Short. Private or deleted Shorts have no thumbnail to download.
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