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title: "How to change the thumbnail for your video"
description: "Adjust your thumbnail in just a few clicks – here's how!"
url: https://help.dotsimple.io/en/articles/169-how-to-change-the-thumbnail-for-your-video
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updated: 2025-03-26
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# How to change the thumbnail for your video

Adjust your thumbnail in just a few clicks – here's how!

After selecting or uploading a video in the composer, you'll find an 'Edit' icon next to the video. Click on it.

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In the next step, click on the current thumbnail and select 'Change thumbnail'.

DotSimple offers you two options:

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1.  **Select an image from the media library.**
    
    -   Click on “Select from media library.”
        
    -   The media library will open. Choose an image of your choice.
        
    -   Confirm your selection by clicking “Close.”
        
2.  **Select an image directly from the video.**
    
    -   Click on “Select from a video.”
        
    -   Use the slider to choose the frame you want from the video.
        
    -   Once you’ve found your image, click “Capture thumbnail.”
        

Finally, save your changes and close the pop-up.