# Image Sequence to Video Convert uploaded image files or a ZIP archive of frames into a video, sorted naturally by filename > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-sequence-to-video - **Category:** Media - **Keywords:** image, sequence, video, ffmpeg, mp4, zip, 7z, create, compile, animation, frames ## Overview Upload individual image files or a ZIP archive that contains PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, or TIFF frames. ZIP archives are extracted with 7z, images are discovered recursively, then sorted with natural filename ordering so names like frame1.png, frame2.png, and frame10.png appear in the expected sequence. Recommended frame naming: - Use one stable prefix: frame_0001.png, frame_0002.png, frame_0003.png - Pad numbers with zeros for large sequences: shotA_000001.jpg works better than shotA_1.jpg when files are handled by other apps - Keep the sequence number near the end of the filename: render_scene01_00042.png - Avoid mixing unrelated names such as final.png, copy.png, new.png, because natural sorting cannot infer the intended timeline - Put only the frames you want to render in the ZIP, or keep extras in clearly named folders that you remove before upload The tool normalizes frames to a continuous PNG sequence before FFmpeg encoding, which makes mixed image formats and nested ZIP folders safer to process. Optional width and height resize the output; leave both empty to preserve the first frame's dimensions. ## Inputs - **ZIP Archive of Images** (file): Optional ZIP input. The archive is extracted with 7z, image files are discovered recursively, then sorted naturally by filename. - **Image Files** (file): Upload individual frames instead of a ZIP archive. If both are provided, archive frames and direct uploads are merged and sorted. - **Frame Rate (fps)** (number): Video frame rate - **Video Codec** (select) - **Video Bitrate** (text): Target bitrate (e.g., 5M = 5 Mbps) - **Width (px)** (number): Leave empty for original - **Height (px)** (number): Leave empty for original - **Loop Count** (number): Repeat the sequence N times - **Audio File (Optional)** (file): Add background audio ## When to use - Create a video from animation, render, or stop-motion image frames. - Combine image frames stored in a ZIP archive, including frames in nested folders. - Turn a sequence of mixed supported image formats into a consistently sized video. ## How it works - Upload individual image files or a ZIP archive containing PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, or TIFF frames. - The tool discovers archive images recursively and sorts all frames naturally by filename. - Frames are normalized into a continuous PNG sequence before FFmpeg encoding. - Choose the frame rate and optional codec, bitrate, dimensions, loop count, or audio file, then generate the video. ## Use cases - Render animation frames into a video for review or delivery. - Compile stop-motion photographs into a timed sequence. - Create a video from image renders that use consistent numbered filenames. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which image formats are supported? You can upload PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, or TIFF images. ### Can I upload a ZIP archive of frames? Yes. ZIP archives are extracted and images are discovered recursively, including images in subfolders. ### How are frames ordered? Frames are sorted naturally by filename, so frame1, frame2, and frame10 appear in the expected order. ### What happens if I leave width and height empty? The output uses the dimensions of the first frame. ### Can I add audio to the video? Yes. 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