Column count
The generator chooses a practical grid based on the number of frames.
Visual frame index
Create a labeled contact sheet from a video
Turn a clip into one visual index with evenly spaced, timestamped frames. Contact sheets are useful for review, archives, shot selection, and content moderation notes.
LayoutAutomatic grid
LabelsTimestamps
SamplingCount or interval
DownloadJPG sheet
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
Video contact sheet
Review a whole clip in one image
A contact sheet compresses the timeline into a scannable grid. It is faster to share than a folder of stills and keeps each thumbnail associated with its capture time.
FramesFromVideo builds the sheet after frame extraction. The process happens locally and the sheet is included in the ZIP alongside the individual full-size images.
Step-by-step
How to make a video contact sheet
Count mode usually produces the most balanced overview across a selected range.
- 01
Choose the source video
Load a browser-playable file from your device.
- 02
Select Count or Interval
Use Count for even coverage or Interval for a fixed timeline cadence.
- 03
Keep Contact sheet enabled
The option appears with the other extraction controls.
- 04
Extract and download
Save the standalone sheet or include it with all frames in the ZIP.
Compatibility
Contact sheet layout behavior
The grid is generated from the extracted preview images.
Timestamp labels
Each tile includes its capture time for traceability.
Mixed dimensions
All frames in one run come from the same source and use a consistent size.
Large selections
More tiles create a larger sheet and require more browser memory.
Best results
Build readable contact sheets
Use 12 to 24 frames
This range often balances coverage with readable tiles.
Limit the source range
Exclude intros or irrelevant sections before sampling.
Use a focused interval
For short actions, a smaller interval shows progression more clearly.
Keep individual frames too
The ZIP lets reviewers open a full-size version after scanning the sheet.
Support and limits
Contact sheet limits
The sheet is an automatically arranged review image, not a freeform layout editor.
Supported workflow
- Timestamped grid generated from extracted frames
- Standalone contact sheet download
- Inclusion in the frame ZIP
Current limits
- No manual tile rearrangement
- No custom captions or branding
- Maximum 240 source frames per extraction run
FAQ
Questions about video contact sheet
What is a video contact sheet?
It is one image containing a grid of video frames, usually labeled with timestamps.
Is the contact sheet generated automatically?
Yes when the option is enabled and more than one frame is extracted.
Can I download the individual frames too?
Yes. They remain available separately and in the ZIP.
Which sampling mode is best?
Count mode gives even coverage; Interval mode gives a fixed time cadence.
Does creating the sheet upload my video?
No. Canvas builds it locally.