Changing thumbnail in iMovie project

I'd like to change the thumbnail for an iMovie project in my iMovie library. There's no easy way to do it and many people have been asking about it for years. Or is there a way I don't know about?

Ideally it would be as simple as right-clicking in the timeline in the iMovie project and selecting "Set as Project Thumbnail."

Mac Pro (2023)

Posted on Jul 29, 2023 6:35 PM

Similar questions

Choosing thumbnails in iMovie Projects In the Photos app you have a function called "Make key photo" and that photo will become the thumbnail for that album. Do you have a similar function in iMovie Projects? It looks as if iMovie randomly chooses a photo/clip to be used as Thumbnail for the Project. And when you SHARE a Project to a file and import it into ATV you get yet another random created Thumbnail. The first screenshot is from the imported movie in ATV and the other one is from the listing of Projects in iMovie.
711 7
In iMovie, how to see entire portrait photos? In iMovie, how to see entire portrait photos? I don’t see fit as an edit option any more.
1394 3
iMovie Projects Window - Choosing Which Clip to Display Hi, I was wondering if there is a way to select a specific clip to be displayed in the iMovie Projects window? At the moment it seems to select a random part of my project and I would to select a specific point in the movie. I've attached a picture of the window I'm referring to incase my description isn't clear. It's the image in the boxes which I wish to have control over. Many thanks for your help, Stophen.
1580 3

1 reply

Rich839

Level 8

48,156 points

Jul 30, 2023 7:32 AM in response to Alias7

Try the trick used by the poster in this link:

Forcing a cover shot in Imovie - Apple Community

-- Rich

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Changing thumbnail in iMovie project

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up