thumbnails
Miniature image versions
Thumbnails are small versions of larger images, used for quick browsing before selecting one to view at full size.
The term comes from the fingernail of the thumb as a reference for something small.
Photo libraries, video platforms, and file browsers display thumbnails so users can scan many images efficiently: Click any thumbnail to enlarge.
A thumbnail sketch is a quick, rough drawing or summary.
Space for displaying artwork
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
- overviewBroad general summary
- browseSurvey without intent
- glanceBrief, casual look
glimpse · snapshot · synopsis · digest · outline · sketch · summary · recap
Reduced-scale representation
- resizedAltered in scale
- compressedReduced by pressure
- reducedMade less in amount
- scaledClimbed or plated
cropped · pixelated · resolution · dimensions · bitmap · raster · cache · placeholder
gallery
Space for displaying artwork
glance · glimpse · snapshot · synopsis · digest · outline · sketch · summary · recap · survey
miniature
Reduced-scale representation
- resizedAltered in scale
- compressedReduced by pressure
- reducedMade less in amount
scaled · cropped · pixelated · resolution · dimensions · bitmap · raster · cache · placeholder · loading
scrubbing
Cleaning by rubbing hard
- timelineOrdered display of events
- storyboardPlanned visual sequence drawings
- keyframeFixed animation reference point
seek · chapter · scene · hover · playback · streaming · clip · segment · timestamp · duration
fingernail
Keratinous digit cover
- image collectionsphoto album, photo library, photo book, digital album, family album
- Image Searchreverse image search, safe search, color filter
- stock mediastock photos, royalty-free, photo library, photo archives, video clips
- video marketingYouTube ads, explainer videos, pre-roll ads, mid-roll ads, skippable ads
- square formatInstagram posts, album covers, profile pictures, polaroids, album art
- image scalingupscaling, downscaling, resize, enlarge, shrink
- thumbnail sketchesBrief descriptive summaries
- thumbnail sketchHasty, compact description
- thumbnail viewSmall image display format