Video Thumbnail Maker
Pick the best moment of your video and save it as an image for a YouTube thumbnail, a cover photo or a preview. The frame is saved at the video's full resolution.
- Runs on your device
- No sign-up
- Free, no watermark
This page opens the Video to JPG with the settings for this task. You can change any of them above.
How to use the Video Thumbnail Maker
- 01Drop a video into the box, or click it to choose one.
- 02Play or scrub the video and pause on the moment you want.
- 03Click Save this frame.
- 04Download the JPG, then add text or crop it in an image editor if you like.
Good to know
No upload
The frame is taken in your browser. Your video never leaves your device.
Full resolution
The image is the same size as the video, for example 1920×1080.
JPG or PNG
JPG for a small file, PNG to keep every pixel.
Frequently asked questions
Is my video uploaded?
No. The frame is taken in your browser, and the video never leaves your device.
What size should a YouTube thumbnail be?
YouTube recommends 1280×720 pixels (16:9). A frame from a 720p or 1080p video fits; use the Image Resizer to make it exactly 1280×720 and the Image Compressor if it's over 2 MB.
Can I save several frames to choose from?
Yes. Choose Every few seconds to save a frame every 1 to 60 seconds, then download the ones you like.
Can I add text to the thumbnail?
Not here. Save the frame, then add text in any image editor.