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Getting Started

Installing the plugin

The plugin is installed from the Epic Games Launcher.

Locate the plugin​

  • Add the plugin to your library on Fab.
  • In the Epic Games Launcher, open Unreal Engine → Library → Fab Library and search for Thumbnailer.

Locate the plugin

Select Engine Version​

  • Click Install to Engine and select the engine version to install it to.

Select engine version

note

Unreal Engine 4.27 to 5.3 get an earlier version of the plugin that is no longer updated. Use Unreal Engine 5.4 or newer to get the latest version. See Requirements.

Verify plugin installation​

  • Verify that the plugin was installed.

Plugin installed Plugin installed in the engine

Enable the plugin​

  • Open Edit → Plugins, search for Thumbnailer and make sure it is enabled. Restart the editor if you are asked to.

Plugin enabled

Move the Plugin (Optional)​

This step is optional, but we recommend moving installed plugins to your project's Plugins folder.

  • Locate the plugin. A common install location is:
C:\Program Files\Epic Games\UE_5.x\Engine\Plugins\Marketplace
  • Move the Thumbnailer folder to your project's Plugins folder. Create the Plugins folder if it doesn't exist.
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Thumbnailer is an editor plugin. It is never included in a packaged game, so it is safe to keep it enabled in any project.

Next step​

Capture your first thumbnail.