YouTube Shorts Thumbnail Downloader
Download thumbnails from YouTube Shorts instantly and free. Our tool automatically detects Shorts URLs and extracts the correct vertical thumbnail format. No signup required.
How to Download YouTube Shorts Thumbnails
- Open YouTube and find the Short you want
- Copy the URL — it will look like youtube.com/shorts/XXXX
- Paste it into the tool above and click Get Thumbnails
- Download your preferred size instantly
Why Shorts Thumbnails Are Hard to Grab
YouTube Shorts often use an auto-selected frame instead of a custom upload, and creators cannot always swap that frame as easily as a long-form video thumbnail. Mobile Shorts URLs also look different from watch?v= links, so right-click save rarely works the way people expect. Our Shorts thumbnail downloader reads the Shorts URL directly and returns the vertical image YouTube serves for that video.
YouTube Shorts Thumbnail Specifications
YouTube Shorts use a vertical 9:16 aspect ratio. If a creator uploaded a custom thumbnail, aim for 1080×1920 pixels. Our downloader automatically detects the Shorts format and returns the correct thumbnail dimensions for your video. For more Shorts tips, see our Shorts guide. Need many Shorts at once? Try the bulk thumbnail downloader.
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