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Extract Frames from Video
Drop a video, capture frames at any interval.
MP4, WebM, MOV
Choosing the right interval
For a thumbnail overview of a long video, one frame every 10–30 seconds works well. For motion analysis or animation reference, every 0.1 or 0.2 seconds gives you near-frame-level detail. Be aware that 0.1 seconds on a 5-minute video produces 3,000 frames — your browser will process them all but downloading may be slow.
Generating a thumbnail
Set the interval to a large number (e.g. 999) and max frames to 1 to capture just the first frame. Move the video preview to your preferred moment, pause it, and then run the extraction — the canvas reads whichever frame is displayed.
Frequently asked questions
What format are the frames saved in?
JPG. You can adjust the quality in the settings. PNG is not currently offered because JPG produces much smaller files for photographic content.
Can I download all frames at once?
Yes — after extraction a "Download all as ZIP" button appears that packages everything into one file.
Why are some frames blurry?
Blurry frames come from motion in the video, not from the tool. Canvas reads the exact frame at that timestamp, including any motion blur in the original.
Does this work with MOV files from an iPhone?
MOV files play in Safari natively, so frame extraction works on Safari on Mac and iPhone. On Chrome and Firefox, MOV support depends on the codec — H.264-encoded MOV files usually work.