dumb dolphin thing I forget every couple years, F12 toggles thumbnails on and off
this post was submitted on 14 Mar 2025
25 points (90.3% liked)
Linux
51914 readers
1096 users here now
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).
Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.
Rules
- Posts must be relevant to operating systems running the Linux kernel. GNU/Linux or otherwise.
- No misinformation
- No NSFW content
- No hate speech, bigotry, etc
Related Communities
Community icon by Alpár-Etele Méder, licensed under CC BY 3.0
founded 5 years ago
MODERATORS
omg thanks for this
In this scenario, the thumbnails are going to be generated when you browse the directory. Probably what network filesystem you're using. Alternately, maybe there is a maximum file size on previews? I know dolphin has that option.
Alternately, maybe there is a maximum file size on previews?
it's likely this, the mp4s don't have thumbnail embedded and dolphin is skipping the big ones
Yes! This is it. Thank you!
Do a test: copy a bunch of videos directly from your phone to a test folder separate from the current one you use. See if all of the files get thumbnails.
What format are the files? What are you using to view the thumbnails?
Important questions, I've added this to my original post:
- The files are mp4
- I’m using kubuntu 24.10
- I’m using Dolphine file browser
I hurt myself in confusion.