Frame Grabber

Video Frame Extractor & Thumbnail Generator

Pick any frame from a video and save it as an image. Your video stays in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

Drop a video here

0:00.00 / 0:00.00

Width (px) Auto snap each

Shortcuts: ←/→ step one frame (Shift = 1 second), Space plays or pauses, S snaps the current frame.

Snapshots

How to extract a frame from a video

Choose a video file, or drop it onto the box above.
Move the slider, or use the step buttons (−1 frame, +1 frame, −1 second and so on) to find the exact moment you want.
Set the width you need and press Snap frame. The picture appears in the gallery below.
Press Save on one picture, or Save all to download every snapshot.

Private by designEverything runs on your device. There is no upload and no account.

Frame-by-frame controlStep one frame at a time, or jump by 1, 5 or 60 seconds.

Auto snapCapture 10, 20 or 50 evenly spaced frames in one go to find the best thumbnail.

Any sizeSave at the original resolution or scale to the width you need.

Tips for better video thumbnails

Pick a frame where the subject’s face or the main action is clear and sharp.
Avoid frames in the middle of fast motion, which can look blurry.
Use Auto snap to see many options at once, then keep the best one.
Most video sites like landscape thumbnails around 1280×720. Set the width to 1280 for that size.

Frequently asked questions

Is Frame Grabber free?

Yes. You can capture as many frames as you like without an account or a watermark.

Is my video uploaded anywhere?

No. The video is opened and processed inside your own browser, so the file never leaves your device.

Which video formats work?

MP4, WebM and most MOV files that your browser can play. If the video plays in your browser, you can capture frames from it. A few formats, such as some MKV or HEVC files, may not play in every browser.

What size will the saved images be?

You choose the width in pixels, and the height follows the video’s shape. Enter 0 to keep the original size of the video.

Can I capture many frames at once?

Yes. Auto snap takes a picture at regular steps, for example every 10% of the video or every 5 seconds, and shows them all in a gallery.

Can I capture frames from a video link?

Only from a direct link to a video file whose host allows it. Links to video-sharing pages do not work. If a link fails, save the file and load it with Video from file.

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