What Is PickCover?

PickCover is a simple video editing app that lets you create videos with a cover image by combining your favorite image and video. No complicated timeline editing is required—the app is dedicated to one thing: adding a cover image before or after your video and exporting it quickly.

When you open the app, a playful "3D editing room" appears. You select a cover image from the upper-left monitor and a video from the upper-right monitor; once both are set, you export from the main center monitor. Instead of an ordinary file-selection screen, it feels like operating a small editing room.

Typical Situations

Adding an eye-catching title or cover image to the beginning of a video for social media
Placing an information or announcement image, such as "Subscribe here," at the end of a video
Adding a brand logo before or after a short video, or opening an explainer video with an image stating its theme
Labeling archived videos with an image at the start so they are easier to identify later

Main Features

Add a cover image: Choose whether the cover appears before or after the video.
Set the display duration: Adjust how long the cover image is shown.
Trim the beginning: Cut a small unwanted portion from the start of the video, such as the moment right after recording begins.
MP4 export for YouTube Shorts: Export in MP4 format, convenient for posting.
Save and share: Save the finished video to your album or share it right away.
First-launch onboarding / ad-removal purchase: Simple onboarding for new users, plus an in-app purchase to remove ads.

How to Use

1. Tap the upper-left monitor to choose a cover image.
2. Tap the upper-right monitor to choose the source video.
3. In the settings, adjust the cover position (before/after), display duration, and, if needed, the beginning trim.
4. When the center monitor shows it is ready, run the export.
5. Save the finished video to your album or share it.

FAQ and Notes

Is this an official YouTube app?

No. PickCover is an independently developed app for adding cover images to videos. It is not an official, affiliated, or approved app of YouTube, YouTube Shorts, or Google LLC. When posting to any service, please check that service's latest rules, copyright policies, and terms of use.

Can I do detailed editing?

PickCover is not a full-featured editor with timeline editing; it focuses on adding a cover image and adjusting the beginning and end of a video. It is best suited as a quick finishing step before posting.

Pricing and supported OS

The app itself is a free download on the App Store, with an in-app purchase (JPY 300) to remove ads. It supports iPhone running iOS 17.0 or later and iPad running iPadOS 17.0 or later.

Background

The feature set is deliberately minimal; in exchange, the screen is a 3D editing room rather than an ordinary file picker. The goal is to make video creation a little more fun, with the feel of setting materials onto monitors. A few playful touches are hidden around the monitors and desk in the room. Practical options for real posting workflows—such as YouTube Shorts export and beginning trim—are also included.