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 that you want to set a poster frame in.

    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, click the Marker pop-up menu , then choose Set Poster Frame.

A poster frame marker appears in the timeline.

Go to the poster frame

Remove the poster frame