Keyboard & workflow shortcuts
Small tricks that make extracting thumbnails even faster.
On the tool
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Submit a pasted link | Press Enter while the link box is focused |
| Paste from clipboard | Ctrl + V (Windows) / ⌘ + V (Mac) |
| Open a result in a new tab | Click Open, then save the image from there |
| Try an example | Click a "Try one" chip under the box |
Faster link copying
- Desktop YouTube: copy the URL straight from the address bar, or right-click the video and choose "Copy video URL."
- YouTube app: tap Share → Copy link.
- Shorts: the Share → Copy link flow works the same; Shorts URLs are supported.
- Just the ID: you can paste the bare 11-character video ID instead of a full link.
Power workflow for research
Building a competitor mood board? Keep ExtractThumb open in one tab and YouTube search in another. Copy a link, switch tabs, paste, press Enter, download Max resolution, repeat. Twenty thumbnails takes a couple of minutes.
Tip: on mobile, use Open rather than Download, then long-press the image to save it to your Photos or Gallery. Full steps in our mobile guide.