Set a poster frame

Set a poster frame

The poster frame is a still image that represents a video or audio media file or a podcast chapter in applications such as iTunes and in the Finder.

Note: When viewing the output file in iTunes, if no poster frame is set, iTunes automatically uses the frame 10 seconds from the movie’s first frame as the poster frame.

Set the poster frame for a job

  1. In the batch area, select the job that contains the source file to which you want to set a poster frame.

    Tip: To select the job, rather than an output row under the job, click the source filename at the top of the job area.

  2. In the preview area, position the timeline playhead at the frame you want to be the poster frame.

  3. In the preview area, choose Set Poster Frame from the Marker pop-up menu .

A poster frame marker appears in the timeline.

Preview area showing Set Poster Frame command in Marker pop-up menu

Go to the poster frame

  • In the preview area, choose Go to Poster Frame from the Marker pop-up menu .

Remove the poster frame

  • In the preview area, choose Clear Poster Frame from the Marker pop-up menu .