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The way your video looks really matters. An attractive poster frame – the image viewers can see before they click play – can make the difference between a\u00a0popular video and a viral video. Curious? Keep reading to understand how\u00a0custom poster frames can engage your audience.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Support for Custom Poster Frames<\/h3>\n

You can now upload your own image\u00a0for your video instead of selecting an option from\u00a0the ones we supply for you. To change the image, or upload your own:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Select a video from\u00a0the Videos page<\/li>\n
  2. On the “Basics” tab, scroll until you see\u00a0the “Poster Frame” options<\/li>\n
  3. Select a poster frame from the ones we automatically generated for you<\/li>\n
  4. Or, click “Upload Your Own” to pick a custom image from your computer<\/li>\n
  5. Click “Save” at the bottom of the page when finished<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Your video should now be displayed with the poster frame that you\u2019ve uploaded.\u00a0The new poster frame will appear wherever your video is located, whether it’s on your SproutVideo website<\/a>, or embedded on another website<\/a> you own.<\/p>\n

    Poster Frame Best Practices<\/h3>\n

    For best results, choose an image\u00a0that is the same aspect ratio<\/a> as your video. This will ensure that your video will display the new image without any black bars to either side of it.<\/p>\n

    A poster frame should convey the essence of the video, and intrigue viewers. For instance, consider using an image featuring\u00a0a smiling person. The human eye is naturally attracted to faces, especially happy ones.<\/p>\n

    Of course, you have to consider the context for your video. You’ll want the image and the video player to match the rest of the page on which\u00a0it’s located. This will help bring a cohesive look to the landing page.<\/p>\n

    \n

    Want to customize your video’s pre-play images? Open a free two week trial<\/a> of SproutVideo’s hosting platform today. If you have any questions, please let us know in the comments, or reach out to our support team<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    <\/span> 2<\/span> MIN TO READ<\/span><\/span> The way your video looks really matters. An attractive poster frame – the image viewers can see before they click play – can make the difference between a\u00a0popular video and a viral video. Curious? Keep reading to understand how\u00a0custom poster frames can engage your audience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":4612,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_eb_attr":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[31],"feature":[],"yoast_head":"\nUpdate: Upload a Custom Poster Frame | SproutVideo<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The way your video looks really matters. 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