Windows frame extraction

Extract frames from video on Windows in your browser

Capture individual stills or image sequences from local MP4, MOV, M4V, and WebM files using Edge, Chrome, or another modern Windows browser.

PlatformWindows
BrowsersEdge Chrome
OutputJPG PNG WebP
AccountNone
Drop a video fileNo upload, no account
Click, paste, or drop a video fileMP4, MOV, M4V, and WebM videos are decoded locally.
Frame selection
Output format
Quality92%
Planned output0 / 240
PrivateZIP exportJPG PNG WebP
Windows video frames

No desktop frame-grabber installation required

FramesFromVideo turns the browser into a focused video still extractor. It is useful when you need repeatable timestamps, a fixed number of review frames, or one clean still without setting up FFmpeg or editing software.

The selected file is opened locally and output is created with Canvas. Browser codec support still matters, especially for MOV files or unusual camera encodings.

Video source preview before frame extractionExtracted still image example
Timestamped frame extraction
Step-by-step

How to extract frames on Windows

Use a current Edge or Chrome release for the broadest web platform support.

  1. 01

    Open the tool

    Visit the page in Edge, Chrome, or another modern browser.

  2. 02

    Choose the video

    Select the source from File Explorer.

  3. 03

    Configure extraction

    Set interval, count, timestamps, image format, quality, and width.

  4. 04

    Download results

    Save images separately or use one ZIP archive.

Compatibility

Windows video compatibility

Browser and operating-system codec availability both influence playback.

H.264 MP4

Usually the safest format across Windows browsers.

WebM

Well supported in Chromium-based browsers.

MOV

May fail when it contains an unsupported camera or editing codec.

HEVC

Can depend on Windows codec availability, browser support, and device hardware.

Best results

Windows workflow tips

01

Use Edge or Chrome current versions

Updated browsers include newer decoder and Canvas fixes.

02

Convert unsupported sources separately

Create an H.264 MP4 working copy when the video will not preview.

03

Use PNG for screen recordings

Lossless images improve small Windows interface text.

04

Extract in ranges for long files

Smaller batches control memory and ZIP size.

Support and limits

Windows browser limits

The site does not install codecs or access protected media systems.

Supported workflow

  • Local frame extraction in modern Windows browsers
  • Current-frame and batch capture
  • Image, contact sheet, and ZIP downloads

Current limits

  • No codec installation or transcoding
  • No protected streaming capture
  • No guarantee for proprietary camera codecs
FAQ

Questions about windows video frames

Does this work in Microsoft Edge?

Yes, for video formats Edge can decode.

Can I use Chrome on Windows?

Yes. Chrome is supported for browser-playable local files.

Why does a MOV fail?

The MOV may contain a codec unavailable to the browser.

Can I export PNG screenshots?

Yes. Select PNG output.

Do I need an account?

No. The tool runs without registration.