Once your video is published, you can share it via email using an animated GIF thumbnail.
To Send a GIF Thumbnail
Navigate to your published video.
Open the publish panel.
Select Get embed code.
Select Copy GIF thumbnail.
Paste the thumbnail into your email body. Pasting the thumbnail adds the thumbnail image and video title, with a URL redirect to the share page.
š” If your copied thumbnail is not a GIF, regenerate the video and try again.
š¬ FAQs
Can I resize the GIF thumbnail?
Can I resize the GIF thumbnail?
No. Get embed code generates the thumbnail at a fixed size, and Synthesia doesn't offer a resize setting. If you need a different size, paste the copied GIF into an external image or GIF editor, such as EZGIF, GIPHY GIF Maker, Photoshop, or Canva, and resize it there before sharing.
Why can't I find a link for my GIF thumbnail?
Why can't I find a link for my GIF thumbnail?
Copy GIF thumbnail copies an animated GIF image to your clipboard, not a URL. If you need a shareable link instead, use Copy link from the publish panel.
Can I get a thumbnail URL through the API?
Can I get a thumbnail URL through the API?
Yes. Use the Retrieve a GIF/JPG thumbnail endpoint with your video ID. [confirm] API access may require a specific plan tier ā confirm current eligibility before publishing this detail.
š To learn more, check out How do I share my Synthesia video? for the full range of sharing and access settings beyond the GIF thumbnail.