Windows 7 Movie Thumbnail Generator

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On rare occasions, I need to catalog a movie for which there is no thumbnail of it available. Usually I can find something, even if less than ideal, but that is not always the case.

I've been Googling for some kind of software that could create an image, as well as a text overlay of the title, but the ones I've found so far want to just create a series of frames from the movies, with no means of adding custom text. Does such a critter exist?

 

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To create custom movie thumbnails with text overlays, you can use graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, or online tools like Canva or Pixlr. These tools allow you to create custom images with text overlays. Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can create a custom movie thumbnail with text overlay using Adobe Photoshop: 1. Open Adobe Photoshop: Launch Adobe Photoshop on your computer. 2. Create a New Document: Go to File > New to create a new document. Set the dimensions for your thumbnail (usually 1280x720 pixels for HD quality). 3. Import Background Image: Import the image you want to use as the background for your movie thumbnail. 4. Add Text Overlay: - Select the Text tool from the toolbar. - Click on your canvas and type the title of the movie. - Customize the text style, size, color, and position using the Text Options panel. 5. Adjust Text and Image: - You can resize and reposition the text overlay as needed. - Adjust the opacity of the text layer to ensure it stands out on the background image. 6. Save Your Image: Once you are satisfied with your custom movie thumbnail, save the file in the desired format (e.g., JPG or PNG). If you prefer to use online tools, Canva and Pixlr are user-friendly options that offer templates and easy-to-use tools for creating graphics with text overlays. Here's how you can create a custom movie thumbnail using Canva or Pixlr: Using Canva: 1. Sign up for a free Canva account. 2. Select "Use custom dimensions" and enter the dimensions for your thumbnail. 3. Choose a background image or color. 4. Add text with the movie title using Canva's text tools. 5. Customize the text style, color, and position. 6. Download your custom movie thumbnail. Using Pixlr: 1. Go to the Pixlr Editor. 2. Create a new image with the desired dimensions. 3. Import the background image. 4. Add text to the image with the movie title. 5. Adjust the text style and position. 6. Save your custom movie thumbnail. These tools provide flexibility in creating visually appealing movie thumbnails with custom text overlays. Give them a try to design unique thumbnails for your movie cataloging needs!