How to Pick a Video Frame as a Lesson Thumbnail in GoHighLevel
If you manage online courses across tools like ClickUp and GoHighLevel, being able to choose the perfect video frame for your lesson thumbnail is essential for a professional learning experience. This guide walks you step by step through selecting and saving a specific frame from a lesson video to use as the thumbnail inside GoHighLevel.
By the end, you will know exactly how to open your course lesson, load your video, scrub to a frame, and save that frame as the official thumbnail that appears in your course curriculum.
Why Use GoHighLevel for Course Thumbnails?
Thumbnail images help learners quickly identify lessons, understand content at a glance, and stay engaged. Within GoHighLevel, you can capture a frame directly from the lesson video, eliminating the need for external screenshot tools or additional image editing software.
Key benefits include:
- Fast thumbnail selection from within the course editor.
- Consistent visuals across all lessons in your GoHighLevel course.
- No need to download, edit, and re-upload separate image files.
This native feature keeps your workflow organized and efficient while you build and maintain your online training content.
Accessing Your Course Lesson in GoHighLevel
To start, you need to open the course and specific lesson where the thumbnail should be updated. Make sure your video has already been added to the lesson in GoHighLevel so that the platform can display frames to choose from.
Step 1: Open the Course Area in GoHighLevel
- Log in to your GoHighLevel account.
- From the main dashboard, navigate to your course or membership area where your lessons are hosted.
- Select the specific course that contains the lesson you want to edit.
Once the course is open, you can move into the lesson-level editor.
Step 2: Select the Lesson with the Video
- In the course curriculum list, locate the lesson whose thumbnail you want to change.
- Click the lesson title to open its settings and content editor.
- Confirm that a video is already added to the lesson, as the thumbnail frame must come from this video in GoHighLevel.
If your video is not yet uploaded or embedded, add it before proceeding to thumbnail selection.
How to Pick a Video Frame as the Thumbnail in GoHighLevel
With the lesson editor open and your video available, you can now choose the exact frame to use as the lesson thumbnail. The process is simple and takes place directly on the lesson video player in GoHighLevel.
Step 3: Play or Scrub the Video
- Locate the video player within the lesson editor.
- Press play and pause at the moment you want to capture, or manually drag the seek bar to the exact frame you want.
- Use the player controls to fine-tune the position until you see the precise image you want as your thumbnail.
Take your time here. The thumbnail frame should clearly represent the lesson topic and be visually appealing to your learners.
Step 4: Capture the Current Frame as Thumbnail
- Once the ideal frame is displayed on the video player, look for the control or option within the video area that allows you to set the current frame as the lesson thumbnail.
- Click the option to save the frame as the thumbnail image.
- Wait a moment for GoHighLevel to process your selection and update the thumbnail preview in the lesson settings or curriculum view.
After the frame is captured, GoHighLevel uses this image wherever the lesson thumbnail is displayed for your users.
Reviewing and Confirming the New Thumbnail in GoHighLevel
After capturing the frame, always confirm that the new thumbnail appears correctly throughout your course. This ensures a consistent and polished learner experience.
Step 5: Preview the Lesson and Curriculum
- Return to the main course curriculum view in GoHighLevel.
- Locate the lesson and check that the thumbnail now shows the frame you selected.
- If your course offers a student or public preview, open the preview to ensure the thumbnail is visible as expected in the learner-facing interface.
If the image is not what you expected, simply return to the lesson, scrub the video to a better frame, and repeat the capture process.
Step 6: Adjust and Optimize Visual Consistency
To keep your course visually consistent inside GoHighLevel, apply similar thumbnail styles across lessons:
- Choose frames with clear subjects and minimal motion blur.
- Avoid dark or cluttered frames that make text overlays hard to read.
- Keep important content centered so it displays well in different thumbnail sizes.
Consistent thumbnails help learners recognize patterns and navigate the curriculum more easily.
Best Practices for Course Thumbnails in GoHighLevel
To get the most value from the frame selection feature, follow these best practices as you build and update your course material.
Use Thumbnails to Reinforce Lesson Topics
Each thumbnail should support the title and content of the lesson. In GoHighLevel, pick frames that include:
- Clear visuals of a slide, diagram, or key concept.
- A visible presenter during important explanations.
- A moment that captures the overall theme of the lesson.
Maintain Brand Consistency
When selecting frames across multiple videos in GoHighLevel, aim for brand cohesion:
- Choose frames with similar lighting and style.
- Use videos that follow the same color palette or background when possible.
- Align your thumbnails with the visual identity used on your main website or membership area.
Update Thumbnails as Courses Evolve
If you update or replace lesson videos, revisit the thumbnail selection process. GoHighLevel allows you to recapture a new frame at any time, helping you keep the course visuals aligned with revised or expanded content.
Additional Resources for GoHighLevel Course Management
For deeper technical information and visual examples of picking a video frame as a lesson thumbnail, review the original GoHighLevel support article here: Official GoHighLevel lesson thumbnail guide.
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Conclusion: Streamline Course Visuals with GoHighLevel
By capturing a video frame directly inside GoHighLevel, you avoid extra design steps and keep your course creation workflow simple. Access your lesson, play or scrub the video, capture the ideal frame, and confirm the new thumbnail in your curriculum. Following these steps ensures your learners see clear, consistent, and professional visuals for every lesson in your online course.
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