About Video Thumbnail Extractor
Video Thumbnail Extractor lets you capture still images from a video quickly and precisely. Move to an exact time, save multiple thumbnail candidates, or automatically collect frames at fixed intervals or evenly across the full video.
How to use Video Thumbnail Extractor
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Choose an MP4, WebM or MOV video.
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Move the timeline or enter an exact time in seconds to find the frame you want.
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Add the current frame, or automatically add frames by time interval or evenly across the video.
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Choose PNG or JPG, adjust JPG quality and optionally limit the longest output side.
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Download the current frame or download all selected frames together as a ZIP.
Tips for better results
- Use the exact time input when the timeline slider is not precise enough.
- Use evenly spaced extraction to quickly create thumbnail candidates from the whole video.
- Choose a smaller maximum output size when the original video resolution is larger than you need.
Frequently asked questions
Which video formats can I use?
MP4, WebM and MOV are supported. Some files may use video codecs that are not supported.
Why does a MOV or MP4 file sometimes fail to open?
A video file can use a codec that is not supported even when its extension is MP4 or MOV.
Can I extract many frames at once?
Yes. Add frames manually, extract by a time interval, or distribute a chosen number of frames evenly across the video. Automatic extraction is limited to 50 frames.