What extraction modes are available?

You can extract frames at a fixed interval, at custom timestamps, or from the first N frames.

Which video files can I upload?

The tool accepts video files through the video upload input, with a maximum file size of 100 MB.

Can I enter specific video times?

Yes. Select custom timestamps mode and enter seconds separated by commas, such as 1, 3, 10.

Which image formats are supported?

Extracted frames can be saved as JPG or PNG images.

How do I receive the extracted frames?

The frames are bundled into a ZIP file for download.

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Video Frame Extractor

Extract still frames from a video at a fixed interval, custom timestamps, or the first N frames — uses fast input seeking and downloads a ZIP.

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What this tool helps you do

Upload a video and extract still frames three ways: at a regular interval (e.g. one frame every 5 seconds), at custom timestamps you specify (e.g. 2.5, 10, 30 seconds), or the first N frames. The tool uses FFmpeg fast seeking (-ss placed before -i), which jumps straight to the nearest keyframe via the container index — near-instant even for hour-long videos. Frames are bundled into a ZIP for download.

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2 examples

Extract one frame every 30 seconds (interval mode)

A short video sampled at a 2-second interval — extracts ~3 frames as JPG, bundled into a ZIP for download.

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  "type": "file"
}

Extract frames at custom timestamps (PNG)

Two specific moments (1s and 3s) extracted as lossless PNG — useful for grabbing precise thumbnails.

{
  "type": "file"
}

Inputs

Set the required fields, then run the tool.

7 options

FilesUpload source files for this workflow.1

Video FilefileRequired

Single file max size: 100 MBSupported types: video/*

ContentPaste or type the main input values.1

Custom timestamps (comma-separated, seconds)textOptional

SettingsAdjust formats, ranges, numbers, and modes.5

Extraction ModeselectRequiredInterval (every N seconds)numberOptionalFrame Count (first N frames)numberOptionalMax FramesnumberOptionalOutput FormatselectOptional

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1. Sample a short video at regular intervals

2. Extract precise moments as PNG images

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