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Set a Cover Image for your Videos and Reels
Set a Cover Image for your Videos and Reels

Add video thumbnails to your videos and reels.

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Written by Elle
Updated over 3 months ago

Setting the perfect cover image for your video post is a great way to make your content stand out and grab attention. With Hopper HQ, you can easily customize your video thumbnails to ensure they look just right across all your social media channels. Follow these simple steps to upload, edit, and set a cover image for your video post, and make sure your content shines when it goes live!


To set a cover image for your video post:

  1. Upload your video to Hopper HQ as an .mp4 or .mov file.

  2. Hover over your post and tap the Edit video thumbnail button.

  3. Select the image you’d like to use from your device or cloud storage, edit and save.

  4. Save your post and we’ll publish it when the scheduled time arrives.

Top tips...

  • If using a still from the video, you will need to export this as an image file using iMovie or similar video editing software

  • Please ensure your cover image is the same dimensions of the video.

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