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Extract a Frame from Video

Pause on the exact moment you want and export it as a crisp PNG or JPG image. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Runs in your browser — your files are not uploaded

Files stay on your device

Choose a video

Drop your file here

Quick answer

What it does
Pause on the exact moment you want and export it as a crisp PNG or JPG image. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Your files
Never uploaded — processed on your device
Price
Free, no account
Formats
MP4, MOV, WEBM → PNG, JPG

Turn any video moment into an image

Need a thumbnail, a clean still, or proof of a specific moment? Load your video, scrub to the exact frame, and download it as an image. There is no upload step and no compression server in between, so the saved frame keeps the original detail of that moment. It works with common formats like MP4, MOV and WebM right inside the page.

Why use this frame extractor

How to extract a frame from a video

  1. Open your video Click to select a video file, or drag and drop it onto the page. It loads directly in your browser.
  2. Find the frame Use the player and timeline to scrub to the exact moment you want to capture.
  3. Choose a format Pick PNG for maximum quality or JPG for a lighter file size.
  4. Download the image Save the captured frame to your device with one click.

Your video stays private

All processing happens on your own device using your browser. Your video is never uploaded to a server, and the extracted image is created locally. We collect only anonymous, aggregated usage analytics (such as which tool was opened and whether it succeeded) and never your filenames, file contents, or media.

Verify it yourself: Open your browser DevTools → Network tab and run the tool: no request ever carries your file. Everything happens on your device.

FAQ

Is my video uploaded anywhere?
No. The video is read and decoded entirely in your browser, and the frame image is generated on your device. Nothing is sent to a server.
Should I export as PNG or JPG?
Choose PNG when you want lossless quality, such as for editing or graphics. Choose JPG when you want a smaller file for sharing or the web.
Which video formats are supported?
You can extract frames from MP4, MOV and WebM files. Support also depends on what your browser can decode.
What resolution will the saved image be?
The image is saved at the video's native frame resolution, so a 1080p video produces a 1920x1080 image.
Can I capture multiple frames?
Yes. Scrub to a new moment and download again. Each capture is saved as a separate image.
Does it add a watermark?
No. The exported image is clean, with no watermark or branding added.
Is it free to use?
Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up and no limit hidden behind a paywall.