eriksiemund/generate-video-poster

Automatically/Manually generate video poster from first frame

Maintainers

Package info

github.com/eriksiemund/kirby-generate-video-poster

Homepage

Language:Vue

Type:kirby-plugin

pkg:composer/eriksiemund/generate-video-poster

Statistics

Installs: 31

Dependents: 0

Suggesters: 0

Stars: 0

Open Issues: 0

v0.1.8 2025-12-16 13:27 UTC

This package is auto-updated.

Last update: 2026-03-16 13:57:19 UTC


README

Kirby Video Poster Generator is a plugin for Kirby CMS that uses Canvas API to get the initial or selected frame from a video file. It works directly in the Panel and is compatible with most Kirby websites.

Install

You have to use composer to install the plugin into your project.

composer require eriksiemund/generate-video-poster

Setup

In the video file blueprint add a generatevideoposter field, browse to a video details page in panel and press the button.

site/blueprints/files/video.yml

title: Default Page
fields:
  poster:
    label: My Poster
    type: files
    multiple: false
    width: 1/2
  my_generatevideoposter_button:
    type: generatevideoposter

Use in Template or Snippet

site/snippets/video.php

$poster = $media->toFile()->poster()

Support and Questions

For the sake of reproducible bug reports, please include the following information in your bug reports:

  • Kirby & Kirby Video Poster Generator version
  • Browser environment (name, version, operating system)
  • Global and section configuration (without any sensitive information)
  • Steps to reproduce the bug (if no reproduction is provided)
  • Screenshots or screen recordings if applicable

Feedback

I value your feedback and ideas for improving Kirby Video Poster Generator. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to reach out to me.

License

© 2025-PRESENT Erik Siemund