If you want to view a YouTube thumbnail, you can follow these 3 ways. This article explains 3 of the ways in detail.
- Use a Chrome Extension for Thumbnails
- YouTube URL
- Open in New Tab
How to View a YouTube Thumbnail?
Here is a step-by-step guide to view YouTube thumbnails in full size.
One of the best ways to view a YouTube thumbnail in large size is to copy everything after “v=” in the video’s link and paste it into this link. To do this process, you do not need to install any extension or any 3rd party software.
Method # 01:
Chrome Extension
The process to use the Chrome extension is the same process that you can use for any other extension.
First, open the extension in the Chrome Web Store
Click on Add to Chrome
Now Find your desired YouTube video
Finally, click right then open YT Thumbnail.
Now, the thumbnail will open in a new tab in front of you.
Method # 02
YouTube URL
- First Open a YouTube Video.
- Click the Link/URL in the search bar.
- Now, copy everything after “v=”
- Whatever you paste after “v=” is the unique ID for the video.
- The next step: You need to paste this link below.
For instance:
I would paste this: “jghXIftTrEE21”.
img.youtube.com/vi/PasteHere/maxresdefault.jpg
Now it will allow you to copy the video’s thumbnail at its highest quality.
Method # 03
Open in a New Tab
- The first you need to do is to Find a Video.
- Then, Right-click its thumbnail
- After that, Select Open Image in the New Tab
It will let the picture open itself.
Keep in mind, that you can not open the thumbnail in full-screen with this option or at the largest quality.
Bottom Line
The above methods to view a YouTube thumbnail are reliable and help you see YouTube’s video thumbnails in full size.
