I have a Samsung phone and I use the default camera to take videos. Then, in my home wifi, I transfer the files to my server using syncthing. The folders where these files are stored is then mounted on a different computer via lan (my main machine). The videos on that machine don't always have thumbnails and I'm not sure why. How can I track that down? At what stage should the thumbnail be generated?
Technical information (based on questions that I am asked):
- The files are mp4
- I'm using kubuntu 24.10
- I'm using Dolphine file browser
Solution
On dolphin go to settings -> preview -> file size for remote storage.
9 Comments
mactan@lemmy.ml · 9 pts · 1y
dumb dolphin thing I forget every couple years, F12 toggles thumbnails on and off
meekah@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
omg thanks for this
liliumstar@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 pts · 1y
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.
0x0f@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 1y
it's likely this, the mp4s don't have thumbnail embedded and dolphin is skipping the big ones
a_new_sad_me@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
Yes! This is it. Thank you!
schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de · 5 pts · 1y
These settings don't do what you want?
catloaf@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y
What format are the files? What are you using to view the thumbnails?
a_new_sad_me@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
Important questions, I've added this to my original post:
just_another_person@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
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.
Xanza@lemm.ee · -2 pts · 1y