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How to Generate Animated Thumbnails with OpenClaw

Generate animated thumbnails with OpenClaw and ToolRouter. Static images to motion previews with AI.

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Generate Video

OpenClaw batch-processes animated thumbnails through automated pipelines. Feed in an entire image library and generate consistent motion effects across all thumbnails in one pass. Specify loop durations, animation styles, and output formats as structured parameters for repeatable, scalable production across large content catalogs.

Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw

1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp
2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp tools
No API key needed — account created automatically.All platforms →

Steps

Once connected (see setup above), use the Generate Video tool:

  1. Provide the image: "Animate this product photo with a 360-degree rotation effect"
  2. OpenClaw creates the animated thumbnail
  3. Adjust: "Slow down the rotation and add a subtle depth-of-field effect"
  4. Batch-animate thumbnails for your entire product catalog

Example Prompt

Try this with OpenClaw using the Generate Video tool
Turn this product photo into an animated thumbnail. Add a slow 360-degree rotation with soft lighting changes. 5-second seamless loop.

Tips

  • OpenClaw can batch-process animated thumbnails for large image libraries
  • Specify loop duration and style for consistent results across your catalog
  • Test different animation speeds and styles to optimize engagement

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