Custom video thumbnails

Learn how to set custom thumbnails for your videos

You can upload a custom thumbnail for your video post or select a frame from an uploaded video. If the uploaded thumbnail does not match the video size, PostFlow will automatically crop the image.

Supported platforms

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
  • TikTok
  • YouTube (no Shorts)

YouTube

To use custom thumbnails for YouTube videos, you must first verify your YouTube channel, you can find a guide here.

TikTok

Only supports selecting a frame from uploaded video, custom thumbnail is not supported.

How to upload a custom thumbnail

  1. Click Create new post button in left sidebar menu.
  2. Upload your video
  3. Hover over your uploaded video and click on the image icon.
    PostFlow post composer
  4. In the left section below the video, move the slider to select a frame.
    PostFlow selecting frame for video thumbnail
  5. To upload a custom thumbnail, click on the Choose file and select the file.
    Uploading custom video thumbnail in PostFlow
  6. To confirm, click Save
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