Thumbnail Generator
Generate video thumbnails and previews
Drop a video
Generate thumbnails from video frames
Works with any file size -- files over 50MB may just take a little longer
What is this tool?
Generates a thumbnail image from a specific frame of a video, useful for creating a preview image without needing to take a separate screenshot or open a video editor -- a common need for uploading a video somewhere that requires its own thumbnail, or for a preview image on a page linking to the video.
How to use it
Upload your video, scrub through it to find the frame you want, and download that frame as an image.
Pick a frame with a clear, in-focus subject and good lighting -- a thumbnail pulled from a blurry transition or motion-heavy moment rarely looks good on its own, even if that exact moment matters in the video itself. Scrubbing slowly near a scene change usually finds a sharper frame than scrubbing quickly and guessing.
Watch: Thumbnail Generator in Action
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Frequently asked questions
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