[Update - Resolved] Debian 12: how do I get Gnome Files to display preview thumbnails/icons for large video files? Right now it just shows generic icons

Link to the original post: https://lemmy.ml/post/10090913

I resolved the problem by switching from Gnome Files (which is the default File Manager of Debian 12) to Thunar.

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mactan@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 2y

classic gnome moment

miss_brainfart@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

I remember seeing your original post.

Now, how about one step further:
How in heavens can you make Thunar show embedded thumbnails instead of auto-generated ones?

mmababes@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y

Go to Edit > Preferences > Side Pane > Image Preview Mode (gives you two choices: Embedded or Standalone):