Try it now — upload a video and capture a frame in seconds.
Capture the Video, Without the Player Controls
A normal screen capture can include the browser window, playback controls, or a scaled-down video. The Video Screenshot tool instead draws the frame decoded by your browser into an image at the decoded video's dimensions.
Select a Moment and Save a Still
- Choose a local video. Select a browser-playable file up to 500 MB. H.264/AAC MP4 is a useful starting point; WebM and some MOV files may also work.
- Find the moment. Play or pause, then use the timeline to move near the image you want.
- Refine the position. Previous Step and Next Step make small time adjustments. Precision depends on the source frame rate and browser decoder; these controls do not promise exact frame-number selection.
- Choose your output. Select PNG, JPEG, or WebP, then click Capture Screenshot.
You can use Space to play or pause, arrow keys for short steps, and Ctrl+S or Command+S to capture when focus is outside form controls.
What Resolution Will the Screenshot Have?
A screenshot from a 320 × 180 video stays 320 × 180 pixels. In a test clip with a green middle section, selecting that section produced a green 320 × 180 image in all three output formats. The tool does not include the player buttons in the picture.
This is the decoded video size, not a promise to upscale or sharpen a low-resolution source. A blurry source frame will still be blurry. Choose a clearer moment or a better source video when possible.
PNG, JPEG, or WebP?
- PNG: saves the captured pixels without lossy encoding. Useful for text, diagrams, and frames you plan to edit.
- JPEG: uses lossy encoding here and can be useful for photographic frames.
- WebP: also uses lossy encoding here. Check that the app or site receiving the image accepts it.
File size depends on the picture. If an export is too large for its destination, use Image Compressor. Use Image Crop to remove unwanted edges, or annotate a detail on the Whiteboard.
Why Is the Player Blank?
A filename such as .mp4 or .mov describes a container; its internal codec still has to work in your browser. If the video cannot load, try another browser or export a compatible H.264/AAC MP4 from a video editor. A damaged or incomplete download may need to be downloaded again.
For a file over 500 MB, export a shorter clip containing the moment you need. For a black or unexpected still, wait until the video has loaded, choose the position again, and preview before capturing.
Local Processing and Scope
The tool processes the selected video in your browser without uploading it for conversion. It captures one still at a time; it does not batch-export every frame, remove motion blur, or fetch a video from a streaming-service link.
Ready to capture a video moment? Try the Video Screenshot tool now.