Extract Thumbnail
Need a perfect cover image for your video? Upload your video, pick the exact moment, and get a crisp screenshot — ready for YouTube, social media, or anywhere you need it.
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Drag or click to upload video
Supports common video formats, max 1024MB
How It Works
- Upload your video file
- Choose the timestamp to capture
- Download the image
Supported Formats
- Input: MP4, MOV, WebM
- Output: JPG, PNG
Common Use Cases
- Create eye-catching YouTube thumbnails
- Generate video preview images for websites
- Make cover images for blog posts
- Capture frames for social media sharing
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FAQ
How do I make a cover image for YouTube or social media?
Just upload your video, enter the timestamp of the frame you want, and click the button. You'll get a high-quality image you can use directly as a YouTube thumbnail, Instagram cover, or any social media preview.
How do I choose which frame to capture?
Play your video in any player, find the moment you like, and note the timestamp. Then enter it here — you can use seconds (e.g. 5), minutes:seconds (e.g. 1:30), or hours:minutes:seconds (e.g. 1:30:00). Tip: pause the video and scrub frame-by-frame for the perfect shot.
Will the extracted image be sharp enough?
Yes. The output image matches your video's original resolution at that frame. If your video is 1080p or 4K, the screenshot will be equally sharp — no quality loss.
Should I choose JPG or PNG?
For most use cases like YouTube thumbnails and social media covers, JPG is the best choice — small file size and universal support. Choose PNG if you need transparency or pixel-perfect graphics. WebP gives the smallest files but isn't supported everywhere yet.