How to download a TikTok thumbnail
- Open the video in the TikTok app, tap Share and choose Copy link. On a computer, copy the link from the address bar.
- Paste the link into the box above. The cover loads in a second.
- Click Download thumbnail to save the image.
Why save TikTok covers?
- Study what gets clicks: save the covers of the top videos in your niche and compare text, faces and colours.
- Back up your own videos: keep a copy of your covers for reposts, portfolios and brand decks.
- Plan your grid: line up covers to see how your profile looks before you post.
Make covers that stand out
A good TikTok cover uses 3 to 5 big words, one clear subject and strong contrast, and keeps the text in the middle so it is not cut off on the profile grid. Put yours next to the covers you saved and make sure it is the one your eye goes to first.
Curious what your views could earn? Try the TikTok money calculator, or see if you qualify for Creator Rewards with the TikTok monetization checker. Need a YouTube thumbnail instead? Use the YouTube thumbnail downloader.