# Thumbnail Preview

**Source:** https://vodlix.com/features/thumbnail-preview  
**Summary:** Preview content thumbnails. Quickly select the perfect image.  
**Publisher:** Vodlix

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Preview content thumbnails. Quickly select the perfect image.

- **Feature Plan:** 2

- core-platform
- front-end
- tv-app
- mobile-app

Enhance user engagement with instant video previews through thumbnails. This feature provides a quick glimpse of the video content, improving navigation and viewer experience.

### Preview Thumbnails for Quick Navigation

Also called Trick play, a thumbnail preview shows a small video clip when you move the cursor over the progress bar, helping you find the right moment easily.

Users can hover over the progress bar to preview scenes and quickly find the right moment.

Previews are dynamically generated from key frames to ensure accuracy and clarity.

Optimized thumbnails load efficiently, providing seamless previews without delays.

**Q: How do preview thumbnails work?**

Preview thumbnails appear when users hover over the progress bar, showing a quick glimpse of different scenes without playing the video.

**Q: Do thumbnails affect streaming performance?**

No, thumbnails are optimized to load efficiently, ensuring smooth streaming without buffering issues.

**Q: Are preview thumbnails available for all videos?**

Yes, thumbnails are automatically generated for all uploaded videos, providing a seamless browsing experience.

**Q: How accurate are the preview thumbnails?**

Thumbnails are generated based on key frames, ensuring an accurate and visually representative preview of the video content.

**Q: Can preview thumbnails be customized?**

Yes, Vodlix allows customization of thumbnails to match content preferences and branding needs.