---
title: "Remove a video's custom thumbnail"
method: DELETE
path: "/v1/videos/{id}/thumbnail"
tags: ["Videos"]
---

# Remove a video's custom thumbnail

`DELETE /v1/videos/{id}/thumbnail`

Removes the custom thumbnail (uploaded image or picked frame) and reverts the video to its default auto-generated thumbnail.

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required — Unique video identifier

## Response `200`

Thumbnail reset to default

- object
  - `status` 'ok', required — Operation status

## Other responses

- `400` — The request was malformed or contained invalid parameters.
- `401` — Authentication is required. Provide a valid API key.
- `403` — You don't have permission to access this resource.
- `404` — The requested resource was not found.
- `429` — You have exceeded the rate limit. Please slow down.
- `500` — An unexpected error occurred
- `501` — The requested operation is not implemented.

---

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