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Version: V12

How to Capture or Upload Video Thumbnails

VIDIZMO allows you to capture, upload, and update thumbnails for media files. You can either capture a thumbnail from within the video or upload a custom image.

Thumbnails can be set:

  • During the upload process
  • From Media Manager after uploading (requires Moderator or higher permissions)
  • 3840x2160 (4K)
  • 2560x1440 (2K)
  • 1920x1080 (Full HD)

NOTE: When uploading media, VIDIZMO automatically generates a thumbnail if the file is MP4 or HTML5-playable. For other formats, the thumbnail is created during transcoding.

Capture Thumbnail During Upload​

  1. Select the Add New Media (+) icon.
  2. Select Upload Video.
  3. Drag and drop videos or select Click here to Upload.
  4. On the Basic tab, select the Capture icon to open the video playback screen.
  5. Play the video to your desired frame.
  6. Select the Capture button (check mark) to capture the thumbnail.
  7. Wait for the capture process to complete (indicated by a pulsating icon).
  8. Select the Upload to Cloud icon to upload the thumbnail.
  9. Select Save to apply changes.

Capture Thumbnail from Media Settings​

  1. In VIDIZMO, go to Admin > Media Manager.
  2. Select Settings from the overflow menu of the media.
  3. On the Basic tab, select the Capture icon.
  4. Play the video to your desired frame.
  5. Select the Capture button to capture the thumbnail.
  6. Select the Upload to Cloud icon.
  7. Select Save or Save and Close.

Upload Custom Thumbnail​

  1. In VIDIZMO, go to Admin > Media Manager.
  2. Select Settings from the overflow menu of the media.
  3. On the Basic tab, select the Upload icon next to the thumbnail.
  4. Browse and select your thumbnail image.
  5. Select Save or Save and Close.

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