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Extract a Frame from a Video (Free)
Grab a single frame from any video as a PNG or JPG at the exact timestamp you want. Free, no upload, no watermark — works right in your browser.
Extract frame from video
Grab a single frame or a whole sequence from any video as PNG or JPG — free, instant, and private. Nothing is uploaded.
Drop a video here, or click to browse
MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, or AVI — up to 2GB
✓Free forever
✓Runs locally
✓No account
✓No watermark
Everything you need to grab a frame fast
Pick any moment, frame-accurately
Drag the slider to the exact instant you want, down to a twentieth of a second — the extracted frame matches what you saw in preview.
PNG or JPG output
Choose lossless PNG for editing and detail, or JPG for a smaller file that's easier to share.
Works with your existing format
Drop in MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, or AVI — no need to convert first.
Fast — only one frame to decode
Unlike a full trim or compress, extracting a single frame doesn't re-encode the whole clip, so it's quick even on longer videos.
Frame sequence export
Need more than one still? Switch to sequence mode, pick an interval, and download every sampled frame as a single ZIP.
Private by design
Your video never leaves your device. PixelTools runs entirely in your browser using ffmpeg.wasm — zero server uploads, zero data stored.
Three steps to your still frame
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Upload your video
Drag and drop a video onto the page, or click to browse. Supports MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, and AVI files up to 2GB.
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Scrub to the exact moment
Drag the slider (or use the video controls) to find the frame you want. The preview updates live as you move the handle.
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Download your frame
Pick PNG for lossless quality or JPG for a smaller file, then download. Nothing is uploaded to any server — your video stays on your device.
Built for anyone who works with video
Whether you need a thumbnail, a moment to share, or a still for a document — PixelTools grabs it from your browser in seconds.
Video thumbnails
Grab a clean still from your own video to use as a thumbnail or cover image, without opening a video editor.
Sharing a specific moment
Pull a screenshot-quality frame from a screen recording or clip to explain a bug, a step, or a moment to a coworker or friend.
Slides and documents
Extract a still image from footage to drop straight into a presentation, report, or article — no screen-recording software needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is PixelTools' frame extractor free?
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Yes, completely free with no limits. Extract as many frames as you want, as often as you want. No subscription, no trial, no account required.
Is my video uploaded to a server?
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No. PixelTools extracts the frame entirely in your browser using ffmpeg.wasm. Your file never leaves your device — there is no server upload, no cloud processing, and no data stored anywhere.
PNG or JPG — which should I choose?
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PNG is lossless and best if you'll edit or zoom into the frame later. JPG is smaller and usually enough for sharing, thumbnails, or documents. You can extract the same moment in both formats if you're unsure.
How accurate is the timestamp I pick?
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The slider lets you pick a moment to a twentieth of a second, and extraction decodes from the start of the file to that exact point rather than snapping to the nearest keyframe — so the frame you preview is the frame you get.
What video formats can I extract a frame from?
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PixelTools accepts MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, and AVI as input. The extracted frame downloads as a PNG or JPG image, whichever you choose.
What's the maximum file size supported?
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PixelTools can handle video files up to 2GB. Because only a single frame needs to be decoded — not the whole file re-encoded — extraction is typically much faster than a full video export.
Can I extract more than one frame from the same video?
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Yes. After downloading a frame, move the slider to a new position and extract again — there's no limit on how many frames you pull from the same file.
How is this different from other online frame-grabbers?
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Most online video-to-image tools upload your file to a server, cap the file size, and auto-delete it after an hour. PixelTools runs entirely locally in your browser — no upload, no size-driven deletion policy, no waiting on a queue.
Can I extract more than one frame at once?
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Yes. Switch to 'Frame sequence' mode, pick an interval (from every 0.5 seconds to every 10 seconds), and PixelTools grabs a frame at that interval across the whole clip, then bundles all of them into one ZIP download.
How many frames can a sequence export produce?
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Up to 200 frames per export. A long video at a short interval can hit that cap fast — pick a longer interval (or trim the video first) if you need fewer, larger-gap frames instead.
Can I download just one frame from a sequence instead of the whole ZIP?
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Yes. Every frame in the results grid downloads individually if you click it — the ZIP download is there for grabbing all of them at once, not the only option.