Generate a thumbnail image at a specific timestamp

Generate a thumbnail image at a specific timestamp (e.g., 10 seconds)

Recipe Parameters

Input Video File

Timestamp (HH:MM:SS)

Output Image File

output.sh

ffmpeg -i path/to/video.mp4 -ss 00:00:10 -vframes 1 path/to/thumbnail.jpg

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This project is still in development and may contain errors. Please use with caution.

# Why use this command?

Perfect for creating video covers, posters, or preview images. Extracts a single high-quality frame from the specified moment.

# Parameter Explanation

- `-ss`: Seek to the given timestamp position. - `-vframes 1`: Output exactly one video frame.

path/to/video.mp4Input Video File configuration

00:00:10Timestamp (HH:MM:SS) configuration

path/to/thumbnail.jpgOutput Image File configuration

Common Errors & Solutions

"Black or gray image"

The timestamp might be before the first keyframe. Try placing '-ss' BEFORE the '-i' input to use faster seek, or ensure timestamp is within video duration.

Generate a thumbnail image at a specific timestamp

Project Under Development

# Why use this command?

# Parameter Explanation

Common Errors & Solutions

"Black or gray image"

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