Extract a frame from video — JPG or PNG thumbnail
Extract a still image from a video on your device, crop it to 16:9 and download a JPG or PNG.
Pick a frame from your video
Open a video from your device. Seek to the moment you want, then capture a 16:9 still.
How to use it
- Choose a video file that your browser can play.
- Seek to the moment you want. Adjust the crop position for vertical or extra-wide video, then capture the frame.
- Review the cropped image and download it as JPG or PNG.
What to check
The tool captures a still from your own file, at up to 3840 × 2160 without enlarging the source. Check that the subject reads clearly at small sizes and that you have permission to use the frame.
Check if your thumbnail works at small sizes →Examples and common questions
How do I extract a frame from a video as a JPG or PNG?
Open a video from your device, pause at a sharp frame and select Capture current frame. Review the 16:9 crop, choose JPG or PNG, then select Prepare download.
What happens to a vertical video?
The tool crops it to a 16:9 still. Adjust the crop position before capture to keep the part of the frame that matters. Check the exported image before using it as a cover.
Keep your workflow moving
What would you like to do next?
A few useful next steps. Open a tool and bring your own file or text.
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Local video frame capture · updated November 8, 2026.