---
title: "Retrieve a GIF/JPG thumbnail"
method: GET
path: "/{video_id}/thumbnail"
tags: ["Videos"]
---

# Retrieve a GIF/JPG thumbnail

`GET /{video_id}/thumbnail`

Use this endpoint to pull information on a given video. It will return a GIF thumbnail if it exists, otherwise a JPG.

## Path parameters

- `video_id` string, required

## Response `200`

OK.

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad Request.
- `404` — Thumbnail not found.
- `default` — Unexpected Server error.

---

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