Stillmore

Free Video Frame Extractor

Enter a time in seconds or a percentage of the clip to save that frame as a JPEG.

Files stay in this browser. Choose up to 64 MB per job.

Only edit videos you own or have permission to edit. Stillmore does not offer a YouTube video downloader.

Pick a cover from the bottle reveal

The still comes from 25% of the way through the sample clip. The bottle in the presenter’s hand becomes the subject of the JPEG.

Source clip
JPEG at 25%
Pick a cover from the bottle reveal

How to save one frame from a video

  1. Choose the source

    Use the final crop if the cover needs to match the published clip.

  2. Pick the moment

    Enter seconds such as 4.5, or a percentage such as 25% to move a quarter of the way through.

  3. Save the JPEG

    Inspect the still for motion blur and try a nearby time if the subject is mid-blink.

Pick the frame that explains the video

A useful cover often sits after the opening fade: the product is in focus, the gesture is clear and the result is visible.

Show a product reveal

Choose the instant after the hands move away so the entire product can be seen.

Capture a tutorial result

Save the finished dashboard rather than the loading screen at the beginning.

Prepare a client contact sheet

Save several candidate moments separately and compare the expressions or compositions.

Match a portrait post

Take the still from the portrait export so the cover matches what opens on tap.

Video frame extractor FAQ

How do I choose a frame that works as a small thumbnail?

Look for a sharp moment with one clear subject. Pause just after a fast move settles. Inspect the JPEG at thumbnail size before adding a headline or putting it on a listing.

Does 25 mean seconds or percent?

Enter 25 for 25 seconds and 25% for a quarter of the running time.

What size and format is the still?

It is a JPEG at the decoded frame dimensions. No title, border or additional crop is applied.

Why can’t the browser read my file?

This tool uses your browser’s video decoder. Try a browser-playable MP4 if the current file cannot be opened.

How do I grab a frame halfway through a clip?

Enter 50% in the time field. Include the percent sign so the tool interprets the position relative to the clip’s length.

Can I make a thumbnail from a video on my device?

Yes. Select the video file, choose a time and save the JPEG. For a cover already published on YouTube, use the separate YouTube thumbnail finder.

How do I avoid an image from a cut or fade?

Choose a moment slightly earlier or later and extract another frame. For example, try 2.2 seconds instead of 2 if the picture is changing shots there.