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YouTube Thumbnail Scraper & Downloader

YouTube Thumbnail Scraper & Downloader

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Easily scrape and download YouTube thumbnails from videos, shorts and also from YouTube-kids videos in 8K to 360p resolutions with complete metadata including video titles, channel information, and direct CDN access etc. for professional media workflows.๐ŸŽ†YouTube Thumbnail Scraper & Downloader.

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YouTube Thumbnail Scraper & Downloader - Professional Thumbnail Extraction Tool

Efficiently scrape and download YouTube thumbnails with our powerful YouTube Thumbnail Scraper & Downloader actor! This Apify actor enables you to extract high-quality thumbnails in multiple resolutions with comprehensive metadata for any YouTube video.


๐ŸŽฏ Overview

Need high-quality YouTube thumbnails for content analysis or marketing? This YouTube Thumbnail Scraper & Downloader delivers:

  • Multiple Resolutions: Access thumbnails from 360p to 8K quality
  • Complete Metadata: Titles, channels, upload dates, dimensions
  • Bulk Processing: Handle multiple videos simultaneously
  • Direct CDN Links: Get original YouTube image URLs

Perfect for marketers ๐Ÿ“Š, content creators ๐ŸŽฌ, SEO specialists ๐Ÿ”, and data analysts ๐Ÿ“ˆ!

โšก Core Capabilities/Key Features

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Thumbnail Options

  • Multiple Qualities: 360p to 8K resolution thumbnails
  • Max Resolution: Always get the highest available quality
  • Bulk Mode: Process dozens of YouTube URLs per run
  • Direct URLs: Original YouTube CDN thumbnail links

๐Ÿ“Š Metadata Mastery

  • Video Titles: Complete title extraction
  • Channel Information: Creator channel names
  • Upload Dates: YYYY-MM-DD timestamp format
  • Dimension Data: Exact width and height measurements

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Advanced Tech

  • Proxy Support: Residential IP rotation capability
  • URL Validation: Automatic YouTube URL verification
  • Quality Fallback: Smart resolution selection

๐Ÿ“ฅ Input Configuration

Simply enter YouTube video URLs in the Input Section then click "start" to begin scraping with our YouTube Thumbnail Scraper & Downloader. The input format is:

{
"video_urls": [
{
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmGo8hM_nhs",
"method": "GET"
}
]
}

๐Ÿ“‹ Input Specifications

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
video_urlsArrayYesYouTube video URLs to process
urlStringYesValid YouTube video URL
methodStringYesHTTP method (GET recommended)

๐Ÿ“ค Output Structure

The YouTube Thumbnail Scraper & Downloader provides comprehensive output:

[
{
"original_url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmGo8hM_nhs",
"title": "REAL 8K HDR - Best of 8K Video ULTRA HD - Dolby Vision",
"channel": "4K Video ULTRA HD",
"duration": "10m 17s",
"thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cmGo8hM_nhs/maxresdefault.jpg",
"thumbnail_metadata": {
"thumbnail_url": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cmGo8hM_nhs/maxresdefault.jpg",
"thumbnail_id": "cmGo8hM_nhs",
"thumbnail_ext": null,
"thumbnail_width": 7680,
"thumbnail_height": 4320,
"thumbnail_resolution": "7680x4320",
"thumbnail_channel": "4K Video ULTRA HD",
"thumbnail_upload_date": "2025-04-09",
"thumbnail_title": "REAL 8K HDR - Best of 8K Video ULTRA HD - Dolby Vision"
},
"qualities": [
{
"resolution": 4320,
"thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cmGo8hM_nhs/maxresdefault.jpg",
"explanation": "Thumbnail for resolution 4320"
}
]
}
]

๐Ÿ“Š Output Field Documentation

Video Metadata Section

FieldDescription
original_urlOriginal YouTube video URL
titleComplete video title
channelVideo creator's channel name
durationVideo length in minutes:seconds

Thumbnail Metadata

FieldDescription
thumbnail_urlPrimary thumbnail download URL
thumbnail_widthImage width in pixels
thumbnail_heightImage height in pixels
thumbnail_resolutionFull resolution string
thumbnail_channelSource channel name
thumbnail_upload_dateVideo publication date

Quality Options

FieldDescription
resolutionVertical resolution in pixels
thumbnailQuality-specific thumbnail URL
explanationResolution description

๐ŸŽš๏ธ Quality Tiers Available

The YouTube Thumbnail Scraper & Downloader automatically detects and provides multiple resolution options:

  1. Ultra HD 8K - 7680x4320 (Maximum quality available)
  2. 4K Resolution - 3840x2160 pixels
  3. 1440p QHD - 2560x1440 pixels
  4. 1080p Full HD - 1920x1080 pixels
  5. 720p HD - 1280x720 pixels
  6. 480p SD - 854x480 pixels
  7. 360p Mobile - 480x360 pixels

Each quality tier includes direct CDN links for immediate download access.


๐Ÿ”ง Technical Features

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Advanced Thumbnail Support

  • Multiple resolution extraction (7 quality levels)
  • Direct YouTube CDN access
  • Maximum resolution detection
  • Bulk thumbnail downloading

๐Ÿ“ˆ Metadata Extraction

  • Complete video information capture
  • Precise dimension measurements
  • Upload date preservation
  • Channel attribution data

โšก Reliability Features

  • Direct CDN access for maximum reliability
  • Comprehensive error handling
  • URL validation and normalization
  • Automatic quality fallback

๐Ÿ’ผ Use Cases

  • Content Creators โ€“ Analyze thumbnail strategies and trends
  • SEO Specialists โ€“ Optimize video metadata and thumbnails
  • Marketing Agencies โ€“ Research competitor thumbnail designs
  • Data Analysts โ€“ Study visual content patterns
  • App Developers โ€“ Build thumbnail-powered applications
  • Researchers โ€“ Analyze visual marketing trends

โœ… Why Choose Our YouTube Thumbnail Scraper & Downloader?

  • High Performance: Fast and efficient thumbnail extraction process
  • User-Friendly: Simple interface for beginners and professionals
  • Regular Updates: Maintained for YouTube compatibility
  • Comprehensive Data: Get all thumbnail resolutions and metadata
  • Bulk Processing: Handle multiple videos simultaneously

โš ๏ธ Limitations

  • Only works with public YouTube videos
  • Thumbnail availability depends on YouTube's CDN
  • The actor may encounter rate limits based on YouTube's restrictions

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๐Ÿ“ง Need Customization?

Want *higher volume processing, **additional metadata fields, or *custom resolution outputs?

โœ‰ Email codenest2.0@gmail.com for tailored YouTube Thumbnail Scraper & Downloader solutions!