Video Frame Extractor
Pull sharp still images out of a video — one exact frame for a thumbnail, or a frame every few seconds for a storyboard. Play, step frame by frame and capture; download singly or as a ZIP. The video is played by your browser and never uploaded. Need a thumbnail size? Then use the YouTube resizer.
Why extract frames from a video?
The best photo is often hiding inside a video. Grabbing the exact frame beats a screenshot: no player buttons, full resolution, no blur from pausing.
- Choose a video file, or drop it onto the box.
- Play or step to the moment you want and click Capture — or set an interval and click Capture frames.
- Download the frames you like, or all of them as a ZIP.
Frame-accurate
Step backwards and forwards one frame at a time to catch the perfect expression or moment.
Automatic interval
Capture a frame every second — or every 0.5 or 10 — between any two times.
Full resolution
Frames are saved at the video’s own size, such as 1920×1080 or 3840×2160.
JPG, PNG or WebP
Small JPGs for sharing, lossless PNG for editing, WebP for the web.
Keyboard shortcuts
Press C to capture and the comma and full stop keys to step through frames.
Video stays local
Even large clips are opened directly by your browser; nothing is uploaded.
Getting the sharpest frame
Videos are made of still frames shown in quick succession — usually 24, 30 or 60 per second. Fast movement in a single frame often looks blurred, because the camera’s shutter was open while the subject moved. Use the one-frame buttons to look at the frames around your moment and pick the crispest one.
The interval capture is ideal for storyboards, tutorials, time-lapses and checking a long recording. One frame per second from a one-minute clip gives 60 images; for longer videos, a larger interval keeps the number manageable (the tool stops at 500 frames).
Frames come out at the video’s native resolution. A frame from a 4K video is an 8-megapixel picture, plenty for a print or a crop. Phone videos in portrait mode give tall frames, which are ready for Stories.
The tool plays whatever your browser can: MP4 (H.264) and WebM work everywhere, and Safari and recent Chrome also open most iPhone MOV/HEVC clips. If a file will not play, convert it to MP4 first. Need the frame at a specific size? Send it to the resizer next.
Frequently asked questions
Which video formats are supported?
Anything your browser can play: MP4 (H.264) and WebM everywhere, plus MOV/HEVC in Safari and recent Chrome versions.
What resolution are the frames?
The video’s own resolution — 1920×1080 for Full HD, 3840×2160 for 4K — never scaled down.
How do I get one exact frame?
Pause near the moment, then use the “1 frame” buttons (or the comma and full stop keys) and press Capture when it looks right.
Can I extract all frames from a video?
Set the interval to the frame time, for example 0.04 s for 25 fps. Up to 500 frames are captured per run; for more, capture in sections.
Why is my frame blurry?
Movement during that frame. Step one frame either side to find a sharper one; frames from slow or still moments are always clearest.
Is my video uploaded?
No. The browser plays the file directly from your device and frames are captured locally.