Extract a PNG frame from video

Grab any moment of a video as a lossless, full-resolution PNG — perfect for thumbnails and editing.

Free · No signup · Files never leave your device

Drag and drop a video file

or click to browse — frames export at full resolution

How it works

1

Drop your video

It stays on your device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Scrub to the exact frame

Use the player plus frame-by-frame buttons to land on the precise moment.

3

Download the PNG

A full-resolution still, captured instantly — free, no watermark.

The editing-grade still

Every workflow that touches a video frame afterwards — thumbnail design, background removal, annotation, print — wants PNG. It survives repeated editing without generational loss, keeps hard edges (text, UI, line art) crisp, and supports transparency once you cut the subject out. The extractor exports at the video's native resolution, so a 4K source gives you a real 3840×2160 image.

Capture is instant for MP4, WebM, and MOV — the frame comes straight from the player, full quality, even offline. Grab your still, then feed it to the free background remover to turn a video frame into a clean cutout.

Frequently asked questions

Why PNG for video frames?

PNG is lossless: the frame is saved pixel-for-pixel as the video decoded it, with no second round of compression. That makes it the right choice for thumbnails you will edit further, frames containing text or UI, and any still headed into Photoshop, Figma, or a background remover.

Can I pick the exact frame?

Yes — scrub with the player, then use the frame-by-frame buttons (1/30 s steps) to land on the precise moment. What the player shows is exactly what gets exported.

How large are PNG frames?

A 1080p frame is typically 1–4 MB; 4K frames can reach 10+ MB because every pixel is preserved. If you just need a quick photographic still to share, the JPG option is a fraction of the size.

Is it really free?

Yes. The frame extractor is completely free, with no signup, watermarks, or limits. We make money from our video translation service, not from this tool.

Do you upload my video?

No. The frame is captured locally in your browser — for most formats not a single byte is processed beyond the player you see. Your video never leaves your device.