Custom Thumbnails

Upload custom thumbnails for platforms that support them or select a frame from your video as the thumbnail.

How It Works

When uploading a video, you can upload custom thumbnails for platforms that support them. Simply click on the thumbnail upload area for the platform you want to customize and choose your image. For some platforms that, you can select a frame from your video as the thumbnail.

For platforms that don't support custom thumbnails, the first frame of your video will be used automatically.

Platform Support & Requirements

Instagram Reels

Custom thumbnails and timeline selection supported.

Requirements:

  • • Max file size: 8MB
  • • Aspect Ratio: 9:16 (vertical)
  • • Resolution: 1080x1920 recommended
  • • Format: JPG or PNG

TikTok

Timeline selection supported.

YouTube Shorts

Custom thumbnails are not supported through the API. YouTube will use the first frame of your video as the thumbnail. You can change the thumbnail manually from the YouTube mobile app after posting.

Facebook

Custom thumbnails are not supported through the API. Facebook will use the first frame of your video as the thumbnail.

Tip

For platforms that don't support custom thumbnails, design your video with an engaging first frame to serve as the thumbnail.