Video Thumbnail Generator
Use this to produce YouTube cover images, prepare social-media preview cards, or create posters for a video archive.
Version 0.1.46 is permanently free with all 76 tools and modules. No usage quota, time limit, license key or subscription.
What it does
Use this to produce YouTube cover images, prepare social-media preview cards, or create posters for a video archive.
How to use it
- 1Drag video files into the list.
- 2Set the Capture Time in seconds (default 5).
- 3Optionally type an Overlay Text (a title).
- 4Pick an Image Format: JPG or PNG.
- 5Click Run.
Use cases
YouTube cover
Add the video, Capture Time 10, Overlay EPISODE 5: CODE STANDARDS, JPG, run.
Posters for a video archive
Add the videos, Capture Time 15, no overlay, PNG, run. One poster per video.
Social-media preview
Add the video, Capture Time 20, Overlay NEW VIDEO!, JPG, run.
Batch shoot archive
Add every shoot video, Capture Time 5, no overlay, JPG, run. A poster from the 5-second mark of each one.
Frequently asked questions
Is Video Thumbnail Generator free?
Yes. Version 0.1.46 is permanently free with all 76 tools and modules included. There is no usage quota or time limit, and no license key, account or subscription is required.
Local processing
Runs on your CPU/GPU. No file leaves your machine.
Batch ready
Process dozens or thousands of files in one run.
Part of BulkPro
Bundled with 76 tools across 7 modules: one install, one app.
Full UI reference, step-by-step workflows, edge cases
Every input, button, and behavior documented for advanced users.