Video Thumbnail Grabber
Grab a single frame from any video as a JPG or PNG — on the server
Server-side FFmpeg handles any format — including HEVC/H.265 files your browser can't play. Files are deleted from the server within 30 minutes.
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Effect parameters exposed honestly
- GIF — fps (10–24), width cap and dithering choice; palettes generate per clip for accurate color.
- Reverse — full-clip reversal re-encodes necessarily; optional muted output since reversed audio rarely makes sense.
- Vertical 9:16 — smart center-crop keeps the action framed; blur-fill variant letterboxes instead of cropping.
- Thumbnail — grab any timestamp as a poster frame in PNG/JPEG.
GIF loops, reverse plays and vertical reframes
The playful half of video editing — GIF conversion, boomerang reversal, 9:16 reframing and thumbnail grabs — priced per job, no subscription.
Creative formats in one place
GIF, vertical, loop, reverse, split and more share one simple entry point.
Platform-ready outputs
Generate 9:16 vertical videos and thumbnails sized for modern social platforms.
Metered only when used
You are charged per job, so casual use stays affordable.
How it works
- 1
Pick an effect such as GIF, vertical or thumbnail.
- 2
Upload your video and configure the effect options.
- 3
Process and download the generated file.
- 4
Compare result previews, tweak parameters and rerun — failed jobs refund automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Can I create a GIF from any video?
Yes, as long as the source is a supported video file and within the size limit.
Will the vertical effect stretch my video?
No. The original content is centered and the background is filled with a blurred frame to maintain aspect ratio.
Are outputs watermarked?
No. Output files are clean and ready to publish.
Related tools
What is Cloud Video Effects?
Cloud Video Effects groups the creative and format-oriented video operations into one tool. It is ideal when you want to repurpose a video for social media, create a quick GIF, or generate a thumbnail.
What you can do
- Convert video clips to animated GIF
- Convert GIFs back to video
- Loop or reverse footage
- Split a video into segments
- Compress to a target file size
- Create vertical 9:16 videos for Reels and Shorts
- Extract a single-frame thumbnail
When to use it
- Building social content from longer videos
- Generating preview images or memes
- Meeting platform-specific format requirements
All processing happens on our server; originals and outputs are deleted automatically.
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