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Video timeline thumbnails · PowerCut AI

Find the frame without the guesswork.

Navigate your clip with visual timeline thumbnails in PowerCut AI. Use the frame strip to find a moment, then refine its timing in the editor.

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Timeline thumbnailsPart of your PowerCut AI workflow · Illustrative visual

Video timeline thumbnails,
built into your workflow.

Timeline thumbnails are frame previews from your clip. PowerCut AI uses them in the editor scrub strip to make visual navigation easier when you are looking for a shot or a transition.

Made for the way creators work

More control over the final cut.

01

See the footage at a glance

Use the frame strip as a visual map of the clip instead of relying only on timestamps.

02

Find a moment to refine

Scrub to the scene you need and check the preview before choosing your edit point.

03

Pair pictures with words

Use thumbnails for visual navigation and the Storyline for spoken content. Together they help you locate the right passage.

From idea to finished clip

How to use Timeline thumbnails.

  1. STEP 01

    Open a clip

    Choose a clip from My Videos and enter the editor.

  2. STEP 02

    Scan the frame strip

    Look through the timeline thumbnails and seek to the moment you want.

  3. STEP 03

    Refine in the preview

    Watch the surrounding frames before making a trim or timing change.

Read the step-by-step guide ↗

A few useful answers

Timeline thumbnails FAQs.

Is this a YouTube thumbnail maker?

No. This feature provides timeline frame previews for navigating your edit. It does not create standalone marketing thumbnails or cover artwork.

Can I use thumbnails to choose an edit point?

Yes. Use the strip to find the scene, then play or scrub the preview to refine the exact timing.

Why might thumbnails take a moment to appear?

Frame previews need to be prepared from the clip. The editor shows a loading state while they are being prepared.

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