YouTube Playlist Maxresdefault URLs

Playlist Thumbnail URLs returns a maxresdefault.jpg image URL for each video in a YouTube playlist so you can build image grids, silos, or downloads without opening Studio for every item.

Paste a playlist URL, run the tool, and copy the thumbnail links. For clickable thumbnail HTML, use Anchors on Thumbnails instead.

How to use Playlist Thumbnail URLs

Paste a YouTube playlist URL, click Run, then Copy the list of https://img.youtube.com/vi/{id}/maxresdefault.jpg URLs.

What does Playlist Thumbnail URLs output?

One maxresdefault.jpg thumbnail URL per video in the playlist, suitable for hotlinking or downloading cover images.

How is this different from Anchors on Thumbnails?

This tool outputs raw image URLs. Anchors on Thumbnails outputs HTML with an img wrapped in a link to the watch page.

Do I need an account?

No. The page is free. Playlist lookups use the site YouTube Data API key.