Question 1

What video formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

The Video Frame Extractor supports all common video formats your browser can play, including MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, and MKV. MP4 (H.264) and WebM offer the best compatibility across all browsers.

Question 2

Is my video data safe and private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your video never leaves your device. All frame extraction happens locally in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. We don't upload, store, or have any access to your video files.

Question 3

What is the maximum video file size?

Accepted Answer

For best performance, we recommend videos under 500MB and 10 minutes in length. Larger files will work but may consume more memory. On mobile devices, keep videos under 200MB for a smooth experience.

Question 4

What FPS setting should I use?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your goal. Use 1 FPS for thumbnails or general overviews, 2-5 FPS for storyboards or detailed analysis, and 10+ FPS for animation sequences. Lower FPS extracts fewer frames and is faster to process.

Question 5

Can I extract a single frame from a video?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Set the start and end time to the same value (or a very small range) and use 1 FPS. You can also extract frames from a specific segment by adjusting the start and end times.

Question 6

What image format should I choose for extracted frames?

Accepted Answer

PNG is lossless and preserves every detail — ideal for thumbnails, design work, or when you need the highest quality. JPEG produces smaller files and is better when you need to extract many frames and want to save disk space.

Question 7

How do I download all extracted frames at once?

Accepted Answer

After extraction, click the "Download All as ZIP" button to bundle every frame into a single ZIP file. You can also download individual frames by clicking the download button on each frame.

Question 8

What can I use extracted frames for?

Accepted Answer

Common use cases include creating YouTube thumbnails, building storyboards, making social media posts, analyzing video content frame-by-frame, creating sprite sheets for animation, and extracting still images for presentations or documentation.

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