JPG is the universal image format: it opens everywhere and keeps files small. This tool takes the first frame of each video you add and saves it as a JPG, at the full resolution of the video, without uploading anything.
How to get a video thumbnail as JPG
- Drop your videos in the box above, or click to pick them. You can add as many as you like.
- JPG is already selected as the output format. Switch on other formats if you want them too.
- Optional: open Advanced Settings to resize the thumbnail by percentage, width or height, and add more sizes.
- Click Extract Thumbnails, then download each image or all of them at once. Nothing is uploaded: everything runs in your browser.
Why save video thumbnails as JPG?
JPG is the safest choice for video thumbnails: video platforms, social networks, emails and content management systems all accept it, and the file stays light. Video frames have no transparency, so JPG loses nothing there.
Frequently asked questions
Is a JPG thumbnail good enough?
Yes. The frame is saved with a high quality setting, so it looks like the video, at a fraction of the size of a PNG.
Which videos can I use?
MP4, WebM, MOV, MKV and any other video your browser can decode. You can mix formats in the same batch and get one image per video.
Are my videos uploaded?
No. The first frame is decoded and saved as an image in your browser, on your device. Your videos are never sent to a server, so this works for private files too.