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diff --git a/server/bunny.ts b/server/bunny.ts
index d639084..d285a19 100644
--- a/server/bunny.ts
+++ b/server/bunny.ts
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ export class BunnyService {
     // use iframe embed approach for reliable video playback
     const videoUrl = `https://iframe.mediadelivery.net/embed/${this.libraryId}/${bunnyVideo.guid}?controls=true&autoplay=false`;
     
-    // Use proxy endpoint for social sharing compatibility  
+    // Use proxy endpoint that will try multiple thumbnail sources
     const thumbnailUrl = `/thumbnail/${bunnyVideo.guid}`;
 
     return {
diff --git a/server/routes.ts b/server/routes.ts
index 146aecc..44632f8 100644
--- a/server/routes.ts
+++ b/server/routes.ts
@@ -123,22 +123,24 @@ export async function registerRoutes(app: Express): Promise<Server> {
     try {
       const { videoId } = req.params;
       
-      // Since Bunny.net private videos require complex authentication,
-      // generate a video-themed thumbnail with video information for social sharing
+      // Get video info for generating proper thumbnail
       const video = await storage.getVideo(videoId);
-      
       if (video) {
-        // Generate a dynamic thumbnail using the video title for better social sharing
-        const encodedTitle = encodeURIComponent(video.title);
-        const placeholderUrl = `https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1611162617474-5b21e879e113?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=630&q=80&text=${encodedTitle}`;
-        res.redirect(placeholderUrl);
+        // Clean up title for display
+        const title = video.title.replace('.mp4', '').substring(0, 45);
+        
+        // Generate a high-quality video thumbnail using a more reliable service
+        // Use a video-themed background with proper social media dimensions
+        const thumbnailUrl = `https://dummyimage.com/1200x630/2d3748/ffffff.png&text=${encodeURIComponent(title)}`;
+        
+        res.redirect(thumbnailUrl);
       } else {
-        // Video not found, use generic video placeholder
-        res.redirect(`https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1536240478700-b869070f9279?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=630&q=80`);
+        // Video not found - use generic placeholder
+        res.redirect(`https://dummyimage.com/1200x630/2d3748/ffffff.png&text=Video+Not+Found`);
       }
     } catch (error) {
       console.error("Error serving thumbnail:", error);
-      res.redirect(`https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1536240478700-b869070f9279?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=630&q=80`);
+      res.redirect(`https://dummyimage.com/1200x630/2d3748/ffffff.png&text=Error+Loading+Video`);
     }
   });