Extract Frames from Any Video Online Extract multiple frames from a video at specified intervals.

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Video Frame Extractor

Extract multiple frames from a video at specified intervals.

Upload Video

Drag and drop your video file or click to browse.

Set Interval

Choose frame extraction interval (e.g., every 1 second).

Extract & Download

Click Extract and download all frames as images.

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What Is Video Frame Extractor?

The Video Frame Extractor is a free browser-based tool that extracts multiple frames from a video at specified intervals. Set a time interval (e.g., every 0.5 seconds, every 1 second, every 5 seconds) and the tool automatically captures frames throughout the video. The extracted frames are displayed as a grid and can be downloaded individually or as a batch. It's ideal for creating image sequences, analyzing video content frame-by-frame, generating sprite sheets, or extracting stills for storyboards. All processing uses HTML5 Video and Canvas, running entirely in your browser.

Why Use Video Frame Extractor?

Extract frames at customizable time intervals
Download individual frames or batch download all
Visual grid preview of all extracted frames
No uploads — private client-side processing

Common Use Cases

Storyboarding

Extract key frames for creating storyboards and scene breakdowns.

Image Sequences

Generate image sequences for animation or analysis purposes.

Video Analysis

Capture frames for detailed frame-by-frame video review.

Sprite Sheets

Create sprite sheet source frames from animation videos.

Technical Guide

The Video Frame Extractor seeks through the video at the specified interval using the HTML5 Video element's currentTime property. At each seek position, the tool waits for the seeked event to fire (confirming the video has rendered the frame), then draws the frame onto a Canvas at the video's native resolution. The canvas content is exported as a PNG blob and stored for display and download. The extraction process is sequential — each frame must finish before seeking to the next position. For memory management, extracted frames are stored as compressed blobs rather than raw pixel data. The tool provides a grid layout showing all extracted frames with their timestamps and individual download buttons.

Tips & Best Practices

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Shorter intervals extract more frames but use more memory
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For long videos, use longer intervals (5-10 seconds) to limit the number of frames
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Frame extraction is sequential and may take time for long videos
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PNG format preserves full frame quality

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q How many frames will be extracted?

The number depends on video duration and interval. A 60-second video at 1-second intervals produces 60 frames.

Q What format are the frames?

Frames are extracted as PNG images at the video's native resolution.

Q Can I extract specific frames?

This tool extracts at intervals. Use the Video Thumbnail Extractor for capturing specific individual frames.

Q Is it private?

Yes. All processing happens in your browser — no files are uploaded anywhere.

Q Why does extraction take a while?

The tool must seek to each position and wait for the frame to load. More frames and longer videos take more time.

About This Tool

Video Frame Extractor is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.