Overview
Extract thumbnails, preview images, and still frames from multiple videos with random or uniform spacing modes.
Best Use Cases
- Generate thumbnail candidates for many videos.
- Grab review frames from local video folders.
- Create visual previews for ecommerce or content workflows.
- Extract frames for dataset or QA review.
Basic Workflow
- Open HapiCut Pro and choose "Bulk Video Thumbnail Generator & Frame Extractor".
- Select the source folder or project files.
- Configure the key settings for the batch job.
- Choose a separate output folder.
- Save settings, run the task, and review the logs.
Key Settings
- Screenshot mode
- Start time
- Minimum and maximum interval
- Screenshots per video
- Maximum total screenshots
- Image naming rule
Output Notes
The source files are kept unchanged when you use a separate output folder. Run a small test before processing a large batch.
FAQ
Why did the output count differ from the maximum setting?
The final count can be limited by source files, matching rules, duration, duplicate rules, or skipped unsupported files.
Can I reuse the same settings?
Yes. Save the configuration and reuse it for repeated batch workflows.
Tips
- Keep input folders clean and consistently named.
- Use a dedicated output folder for every batch.
- Review logs after each run before deleting source material.