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Upcoming Changes to Project Thumbnails
Hey, Scratchers!
We’re writing to share an exciting update with you about Scratch project thumbnails that’s coming soon. We’re changing the way Scratch thumbnails are saved to give you more control over how your projects look.
Right now, Scratch project thumbnails are created by capturing the image on your Scratch stage when you save your project. Sometimes, this function can lead to unintentional thumbnail changes, and it can take some work to get your sprites lined up just right.
When we launch this update, you’ll see a new button on the Scratch project page: Set Thumbnail. This button will capture an image of your project when you press it, and set that image as your project thumbnail.
You can use this button while your project is playing or stopped to make sure you capture the perfect moment for your thumbnail.
This feature will be released soon. We hope you enjoy it! Have fun imagining, creating, and sharing in Scratch.
Scratch On!
Scratch Team
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FAQ
Why are you changing the way project thumbnails are saved?
We’re changing the way Scratch thumbnails are saved to give you more control over how your projects look. It will also make setting thumbnails easier and more accessible to Scratchers just getting started.
Do I need to update the thumbnail of projects I have already shared?
Don’t worry: all of your existing thumbnails will stay the same.
I like to make custom thumbnails for my Scratch projects. Can I still do that?
Yes! The Set Thumbnail button will capture the image on the screen when you press it. You can use it to capture a scene from your project or a custom thumbnail — it’s up to you.
Why does my project have the default Scratch Cat thumbnail?
All new projects will display the default Scratch Cat thumbnail until you choose a thumbnail with the Set Thumbnail button.
I changed my mind after I set my project thumbnail. Can I change it again?
Yes! You can change your project thumbnail as many times as you want. Just click the “Set Thumbnail” button again, and your new thumbnail will overwrite your old one.
We’re writing to share an exciting update with you about Scratch project thumbnails that’s coming soon. We’re changing the way Scratch thumbnails are saved to give you more control over how your projects look.
Right now, Scratch project thumbnails are created by capturing the image on your Scratch stage when you save your project. Sometimes, this function can lead to unintentional thumbnail changes, and it can take some work to get your sprites lined up just right.
When we launch this update, you’ll see a new button on the Scratch project page: Set Thumbnail. This button will capture an image of your project when you press it, and set that image as your project thumbnail.
You can use this button while your project is playing or stopped to make sure you capture the perfect moment for your thumbnail.
This feature will be released soon. We hope you enjoy it! Have fun imagining, creating, and sharing in Scratch.
Scratch On!
Scratch Team
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FAQ
Why are you changing the way project thumbnails are saved?
We’re changing the way Scratch thumbnails are saved to give you more control over how your projects look. It will also make setting thumbnails easier and more accessible to Scratchers just getting started.
Do I need to update the thumbnail of projects I have already shared?
Don’t worry: all of your existing thumbnails will stay the same.
I like to make custom thumbnails for my Scratch projects. Can I still do that?
Yes! The Set Thumbnail button will capture the image on the screen when you press it. You can use it to capture a scene from your project or a custom thumbnail — it’s up to you.
Why does my project have the default Scratch Cat thumbnail?
All new projects will display the default Scratch Cat thumbnail until you choose a thumbnail with the Set Thumbnail button.
I changed my mind after I set my project thumbnail. Can I change it again?
Yes! You can change your project thumbnail as many times as you want. Just click the “Set Thumbnail” button again, and your new thumbnail will overwrite your old one.
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