Create a JPEG thumbnail from video

Helpful for video editors, publishers and course makers who need a clear still image before posting or organizing a clip.

Capture a representative frame from a video as a JPEG image, ready to use as a thumbnail, preview card or visual reference.

How to use

Import an MP4, WebM, MOV, MKV or AVI video to extract a still image from it.
Choose the option that captures a single image from the video.
Start the thumbnail creation and wait for the processing to finish.
Download the resulting JPEG image for use as a thumbnail.
Check that the chosen image is sharp and representative before publishing it.

Example

You are preparing a course page and need a representative image without opening editing software. The tool pulls a JPEG frame from the video, which you can attach to your material or use as a preview.

Limits and formats

The tool produces a still image; it does not trim the video or change its contents.
The exact moment that can be captured depends on the options available in the interface.
Image quality depends on the resolution of the original video.
The video file must match the accepted formats and the maximum size shown.
A frame taken from a moving scene may lack sharpness.

Where processing happens

The capture is handled on YOORfree's compute server, where the video is processed in memory without a disk write on the gateway. The video and the resulting image are kept on the web server for at most 15 minutes by default, then erased; neither the name nor the content is recorded, and no third party is involved.

Frequently asked questions

What image format will I get?

The tool creates a JPEG image from the video. This format works well for thumbnails, preview cards and page illustrations.

Can I extract several images from one video?

The interface mentions a single image capture and an option for twelve images as a ZIP. To get one thumbnail, use the single-image creation.

How do I choose the exact moment to capture?

The choice depends on the settings offered by the tool. If the moment is not right, run the capture again with another option or another position in the video.