Thumbnail in Photos?

How do I set or change a thumbnail frame for a video clip in Photos?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.4

Posted on May 30, 2022 6:40 PM

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Marco Klobas

Level 6

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Posted on May 30, 2022 10:59 PM

Open the video in Photos
Select Edit
Move in timeline to the desired frame
Select Image -> Make Poster Frame
Select Done

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Marco Klobas

Level 6

8,351 points

May 30, 2022 10:59 PM in response to Cheryl Burleson

Open the video in Photos
Select Edit
Move in timeline to the desired frame
Select Image -> Make Poster Frame
Select Done

léonie

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May 31, 2022 2:03 AM in response to Cheryl Burleson

It may take a while, until the timeline will appear in Edit mode, if the video clip is long. Just wait.

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