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Video Thumbnail Generator API

Generate sharp, evenly sampled thumbnails or a single poster frame. Run it from the playground or call the same preset through one agent-ready endpoint.

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What the tool does

A focused video edit with a predictable API contract.

01Read video duration
02Sample useful timestamps
03Extract high-quality frames
04Encode WebP or JPEG images

BUILT FOR AUTOMATION

Useful defaults, typed options.

The tool slug stays stable while your agent supplies the input asset and a narrow set of documented options.

Poster and contact-sheet modes
JPEG and WebP outputs
Deterministic timestamps

POST /api/v1/tools/video-thumbnail-generator

{
  "tool": "video-thumbnail-generator",
  "input": "asset_01",
  "options": { "count": 6, "format": "webp" }
}

FAQ

About generate thumbnails

How are thumbnail timestamps selected?

The default samples frames across the useful duration while avoiding the very first and last frames.

Can I request an exact frame?

Yes. Pass a timestamp in seconds to generate a deterministic poster frame.

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