No upload - private in-browser processing
The video stays on your device while frames are decoded, rendered, and packaged for download inside your own browser tab.
Step through video frames privately in your browser
Frame-by-Frame Video Viewer - Step Through Video and Save Frames
Pause on a detail, nudge backward or forward one frame at a time, and save the current frame without installing desktop software or transferring the video.
100% freeLocal processingNo sign-upNo watermark
Upload a video to extract image frames
Drag and drop a file here, or choose one from your device.
Browser-readable MP4, WebM, OGV, MOV, MKV, and AVI · no server uploadYour video stays private. Local files are decoded and converted entirely in this browser tab.
Local output
Extracted video frames (0)
No frames extracted yetUpload a video, choose your settings, and extracted images will appear here.
Built for useful output
Why use an online frame-by-frame video viewer?
Inspect short movements privately in the browser, refine the timestamp, and save evidence or reference frames without installing an editor.
Extract frames by timestamp, interval, or FPS
Capture one exact moment or sample by seconds, FPS, or a fixed frame count with optional start and end times.
PNG, JPG, and WebP output with ZIP download
Export PNG, JPG, or WebP, resize wide frames, tune quality, and download selected images individually or as one ZIP archive.
Your video filestays on your disk
Your browserdecodes frames locally
Your imagesdownload directly
Practical workflows
Popular uses for frame-by-frame video review
Capture only the moments your project needs, with settings that work for quick one-off images and repeatable frame sets.
Sports and technique review frame by frame
Inspect small changes in sports, performance, manufacturing, and recorded experiments.
Animation timing checks
Step through short movements and save key poses for comparison.
Visual QA and flicker inspection
Locate dropped states, flicker, layout glitches, and transition artifacts.
Research annotation with timestamped frames
Export timestamped evidence frames for notes, datasets, and collaborative review.
Practical guidance
Review motion frame by frame without assuming a 30 FPS source
Small time steps make it easier to inspect a gesture, animation transition, interface state, or brief visual defect. The viewer keeps the source local and lets you export the current decoded image, which is useful for annotated review, coaching notes, and reproducible QA evidence.
The built-in nudge is 1/30 second, so it aligns exactly with one frame only for a constant 30 FPS video. Other frame rates and variable-frame-rate recordings require different timing. For high-stakes analysis, confirm the source frame rate and timestamps with a dedicated media inspection tool.
Three simple steps
How to view a video frame by frame and export frames
Open a local video, pause near the target moment, and use small time steps to inspect motion before exporting the current still.
Upload your video (MP4, WebM, MOV)
Drag in a browser-readable video or select it from your device. Metadata appears instantly without a server upload.
Choose extraction mode, format, and quality
Pick a timestamp, interval, FPS, or frame count, then choose PNG, JPG, or WebP with your preferred quality and width.
Preview and download extracted frames
Review timestamped thumbnails, select the best images, download them individually, or save everything as one ZIP archive.
Image format guide
Save frame-by-frame video stills as PNG, JPG, or WebP
Use PNG for close visual inspection, JPG for lighter review files, or WebP when exported stills are headed to a modern web workflow.
Open the converter| Format | Recommendation | File size | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNG | Lossless output | Largest | Text, UI, graphics, and archival frames |
| JPG | Adjustable lossy output | Usually small | Photos, thumbnails, and sharing |
| WEBP | Modern lossy output | Often small | Websites, apps, and efficient previews |
Clear answers
Frame-by-frame video viewer questions and answers
Understand 1/30-second stepping, source frame-rate differences, browser codec support, and image export from the current position.
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01How does the frame-by-frame video viewer work?+
The viewer seeks through the locally loaded video in small time increments. Use 1/30-second steps or enter an exact timestamp, then export the current image.
02Are videos uploaded when I extract images from a video?+
No. videotoimg.com reads the selected file with browser media APIs and draws frames to a local canvas. Your video is not sent to our servers.
03Is a 1/30-second step always exactly one frame?+
It is exact for 30 FPS video. For other frame rates, enter a matching time step or adjust the timestamp manually.
04Which video formats can this online video to image converter open?+
The converter works with video formats and codecs your browser can decode, commonly MP4, WebM, OGV, and many MOV files. Codec support varies by browser and operating system.