Thumbnail Edit on Android and iPhone
First impressions are crucial for video content on any social media platform, such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc. In most cases, users decide what they want to watch based on the video's cover, making thumbnails vital for grabbing your viewers' attention and increasing engagement.
In Filmora for Mobile, choosing and editing thumbnails is a breeze. With a few simple taps, you can create visually appealing video covers, making your content appear more professional and capable of attracting a larger audience.
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Create a Thumbnail From a Moment in the Video
Thumbnails in Filmora for Mobile can be picked and edited in the app's Work Area, meaning you'll first have to create a project or open an existing one. You can do that by following the short guide below:
1. Locate the Quick Access panel on Filmora's startup screen and tap the New Project button. Alternatively, hit the blue Plus icon in the Menu bar at the bottom.
2. Pick a video file from your phone's gallery or choose something from the Stock tab. Then, hit Import.
Note: You can also edit the thumbnail of an existing video project. To do that, open the video from the Project Management panel on the startup screen.
3. Once inside Filmora's Work Area, tap the Cover icon to the left of the clip in the Timeline.
4. Drag the video and select a moment from it to use as the project's thumbnail.
5. If you're satisfied with the thumbnail, tap the Checkmark button in the top right corner.
Add a Custom Thumbnail From Other Content
Your video's thumbnail doesn't necessarily have to be a moment from the clip itself. You can also create a different thumbnail by picking another image or video from the device's gallery or using stock media available in Filmora for Mobile. Here's how:
1. In the thumbnail editing menu, tap the Album button.
2. Pick a different media file from the gallery or the Stock media tab by tapping on it and pressing Import.
3. Crop the thumbnail to adjust it to your liking and needs, and hit Confirm.
4. Once the thumbnail has been added, hit the Checkmark button in the top right corner to apply it to the video.
Conclusion
A video's thumbnail, also known as the cover image, is critical for any video content, as it plays a significant role in attracting the audience's attention and getting the viewers to play the video. Fortunately, editing a thumbnail in Filmora for Mobile is remarkably straightforward, and you can create one from a moment in the video or use an entirely different image and make a custom thumbnail that resonates with the audience.