Are files uploaded for this tool?

This browser tool processes the selected media locally on this device. The file is not uploaded to ArtPlayer servers for this workflow.

Will the export have a watermark?

No. ArtPlayer browser tools do not add watermarks to exported files.

Why can processing take time?

The work runs in your browser, so speed depends on your device, browser, memory, source size, and the export settings needed for the result.

Which browsers work best?

Recent Chrome, Edge, and other modern Chromium browsers usually work best for heavier browser media processing.

What should I try if a large file fails?

Try a smaller source, close other heavy tabs, reduce resolution or duration first, and keep the tab open until the export finishes.

Is this the same as setting a video thumbnail?

No. It creates a visible image segment at the start of the exported video; platform thumbnails are configured separately.

Will the original audio stay synchronized?

Yes. The original video and audio begin together beneath the intro image during its final 0.25-second fade.

Private browser video tool

Add Intro Image to Video

Local processingIntro imageNo upload

Place a JPG, PNG, or WebP image at the beginning of a video, choose its duration, and export a new MP4 locally.

Source video

Choose video

Drop a file here, or click to choose one.

Intro image

Choose a JPG, PNG, or WebP image.

Image duration

The total time the image stays visible, including its final 0.25-second fade over the video.

2 seconds

Image fit

Fill the frame or keep the entire image visible.

How it works

Three steps to finish the browser workflow.

1
Choose video
Choose the video that should follow the intro image.
2
Choose intro image
Choose an image and set its duration and fit.
3
Add intro image
Create, preview, and download the MP4 locally.

Everything you need

Core details about privacy, browser support, output, and practical limits before you start.

A real opening image

The picture becomes a visible 1–5 second segment, not a fleeting single frame.

A natural transition

For the final 0.25 seconds, the image fades over the original video as it begins playing.

Files stay on this device

Rendering happens in your browser without uploading the video or image.

Frequently asked questions

Find quick answers about privacy, browser support, exports, and what to try when a file is heavy.

Continue editing with nearby ArtPlayer tools that work with the same local, browser-first workflow.

Image to Video

Turn one image into an MP4 video with optional looping background audio.

Add Photo

Overlay a photo or image on top of a video and export a local MP4.

Merge Video

Join multiple clips in order and export one combined MP4 from the browser.

View all tools