Customize the thumbnail for your content

When you upload an asset to your library, Showpad automatically creates a default thumbnail. This thumbnail is what users see first when browsing for content, for example, in an Experience, in search results, or in a folder. The thumbnail is one of the most important factors for sellers when deciding whether to open a file. Improving your thumbnails will make sellers find the right content faster. To ensure clarity and visual consistency, consider uploading a custom thumbnail that accurately represents your content.

Note: Custom thumbnails are currently supported on Showpad's Android app and Web App.

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Key features

• Use an auto-generated option or upload a custom thumbnail
• Ensure your content is well-represented by the thumbnail 

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Do this step by step

1. Navigate to Libraries.
2. In the All Files or All Pages tab, find the asset you want to change the thumbnail for. Click the asset to open the detail panel.
3. Hover over the current thumbnail, then click the pencil icon in its upper right corner.
4. You can use the auto-generated thumbnail or choose a custom thumbnail. For videos, there will be five auto-generated thumbnail options.
5. Select the option to Use a custom thumbnail.
6. Drag and drop the custom thumbnail file you wish to use, or click to browse and select it from your device. Upload a PNG or JPEG file up to 2 MB. 
7. Click Update thumbnail. 
8. Return to the thumbnail anytime to switch back to an auto-generated thumbnail if needed. 

Note: Thumbnail selections are generated at every 20 percent of a video. A 10-minute video selects thumbnails at the 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8-minute marks.