# Video frame extractor

> Grab a still from any video. Scrub or step frame by frame, then save the exact frame as a full-resolution PNG. Free, and your video stays on your device.

Open a video, find the exact moment, and save it as a lossless PNG at the video’s native resolution.

Web page: https://screenbadger.com/tools/video-frame-extractor

The tool runs entirely in your browser, and nothing is uploaded. Open the web page above to use it.

## Why use this video frame extractor?

### The exact frame you want

Scrub to the right area, then step one frame at a time to land on the sharpest moment.

### Native resolution

Frames are saved at the video’s full size, not the size of the preview on screen.

### Great for thumbnails and docs

Pull a still from a screen recording for a thumbnail, a tutorial step or a bug report.

### No upload, no waiting

The video plays straight from your device in the browser, so even large files open instantly and stay private.

## How to use the video frame extractor

1. Drop or choose a video file.
2. Scrub, play or jump to a time.
3. Step frame by frame with the buttons or the , and . keys.
4. Save the frame as a PNG.

## How does frame extraction work?

Your browser decodes the video and draws the current frame onto a canvas at its native size, which is then saved as a lossless PNG. Frame stepping moves in fixed increments such as 1/30 of a second, so choose the step that matches your video’s frame rate. Recorded with ScreenBadger? Its built-in editor can also trim the recording and export it as MP4 or GIF.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which video formats work?

Any format your browser can play, which usually means MP4 (H.264), WebM and many MOV files. Some codecs, such as HEVC on certain browsers, may not open.

### Why does stepping skip or repeat a frame?

Browsers seek by time, not by frame number. Set the frame step to match the video’s frame rate for the most precise steps.

### What resolution are the saved frames?

The same as the video itself. A 1080p video gives you 1920 × 1080 PNGs.

### Is my video uploaded?

No. The video is read directly from your device and never sent to a server.

## Related

- [Video editor](https://screenbadger.com/features/video-editor): Trim, split, speed up, caption, and style your recordings, then export MP4 or GIF.
- [Screen recorder](https://screenbadger.com/features/screen-recorder): Record a browser tab or your entire screen for up to 60 minutes with tab sound, your microphone, and your camera.
- [Image compressor](https://screenbadger.com/tools/image-compressor): Shrink images with a quality slider and see exactly how much you saved.
- [Screenshot beautifier](https://screenbadger.com/tools/screenshot-beautifier): Add gradient backgrounds, padding, shadows and a browser frame to any screenshot.

Last updated: 2026-10-15