sh13y / Youtube-Thumbnail-Downloader

A sleek Chrome extension that lets you download YouTube video thumbnails in the highest quality with just one click. Features a modern dark mode interface and instant preview.

🖼️ YouTube Thumbnail Downloader

Ever wanted to grab that perfect YouTube thumbnail without doing a PhD in web inspection? Well, you're in luck! This Chrome extension is here to save your day (and your time)!

🎯 What Does It Do?

It does exactly what it says on the tin - downloads YouTube thumbnails! No rocket science, no complicated buttons, just pure thumbnail-grabbing goodness.

• ✨ One-click thumbnail preview
• 📥 Super easy download
• 🌙 Sleek dark mode interface
• 🚀 Lightning fast
• 🎮 Works while you're watching videos

🛠️ Installation

Don't worry, it's easier than making instant noodles!

1. Download this folder (green "Code" button → Download ZIP)
2. Unzip it somewhere on your computer
3. Open Chrome and type chrome://extensions/ in the address bar (or find Extensions in the menu)
4. Turn on "Developer mode" in the top right (don't worry, you're not actually becoming a developer 😉)
5. Click "Load unpacked" and select the folder you unzipped
6. Boom! 💥 You're done!

🎮 How to Use

It's so simple, your cat could do it (if they had opposable thumbs):

1. Go to any YouTube video
2. Click the extension icon in your toolbar
3. See the thumbnail? Click "Download Original Thumbnail"
4. That's it! No step 4!

🤔 Common Questions

Q: Why isn't it working? A: Make sure you're actually on a YouTube video page. The extension can't read your mind... yet.

Q: The thumbnail looks different from what I see on YouTube A: YouTube sometimes uses different thumbnails for different purposes. We grab the highest quality one available!

Q: Can I use this for other websites? A: Nope, this is a YouTube-exclusive party! 🎉

🐛 Found a Bug?

If you find something that's not working:

1. Take a deep breath
2. Click that ⭐ on GitHub (it probably won't fix the bug, but it'll make me happy)
3. Open an issue and tell me what's wrong

🚀 Pro Tips

• The extension automatically grabs the highest quality thumbnail available
• Dark mode is always on because we're cool like that 😎
• Works with any YouTube video format (normal videos, shorts, etc.)

📜 License

WTFPL - Do whatever the f*** you want! Copy it, modify it, sell it, print it and make a paper airplane... I don't care! 🤷‍♂️

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Made with ☕ and excessive use of emojis by sh13y

PS: If you found this useful, a ⭐ would make my day! If not, well... still give it a ⭐ 😄