Video thumbnail maker
Pick the perfect moment in a video and save it as JPG, PNG or WEBP: drag the timeline, jump to one of 12 suggested frames, 1280×720 for YouTube or square.
How to make a thumbnail from a video
- Pick or drop a video (MP4, MOV, WEBM…).
- Drag the timeline, tap the arrows to step one frame back or forward, or tap one of the 12 suggested frames.
- Choose the format and size, then tap "Save frame" — check the picture and download it.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. At the "original" size the picture has the video's own resolution (a 1080p video gives 1920×1080), taken straight from that frame.
No: the picture is scaled to fill the box and the extra edges are trimmed off, the way YouTube and Instagram show it.
JPG is light and good for posting online; PNG keeps every detail but is heavier; WEBP is lighter than JPG and still looks great, and most websites accept it.
Tap the left/right arrows next to the time box to step about one frame (1/30 s), or type the time straight in, such as 1:05.3.
Yes, up to 2 GB. The video is read in pieces, so it does not fill your device's memory.
It is completely free and needs no sign-up.
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