Choose a video from your device and turn a selected moment into a downloadable image. Use the video controls, seek slider or a time in seconds to find your frame, then export PNG or JPG at the original size or a smaller width.
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How to extract a thumbnail from a video
- Choose a local video. The tool reads its dimensions and duration.
- Play and pause the video, move the seek slider, or enter a time in seconds and choose Go to time.
- Select the original frame size or an output width of up to 1280 or 1920 pixels. The aspect ratio is preserved, and smaller frames are not enlarged.
- Choose JPG or PNG, then click Capture current frame. Download the image from its capture card.
Keep the moment in the filename
Each image filename includes the selected video time and output dimensions. You can keep several candidate frames, compare their previews and remove the ones you no longer need. The tool pauses the video before capturing the selected frame.
Frequently asked questions
Does my video leave my device?
No. Playback and frame capture use your browser and the local file you select. The tool does not upload the video for processing.
Which video formats work?
Playback depends on the browser, operating system and codecs inside the file. Many browsers can play common MP4 and WebM files, but a file extension alone does not guarantee support. If a video cannot be opened, try another local file that plays in your browser.
Can I download a video from a link?
This tool opens a video file from your device. Select your local file using the upload field.
Will the image be enlarged to 1280 or 1920 pixels?
No. These options set a maximum width. A smaller source frame keeps its existing dimensions, and portrait or landscape proportions are preserved.
What are the file and capture limits?
The selected video can be up to 500 MB, with frames up to 24 megapixels and 8192 pixels per edge. You can retain up to 12 captures and 64 MB of images at once. Remove captures or select JPG and a smaller width if you reach the output limit.
Check your exported frame in the YouTube Thumbnail Preview, or prepare a different social format with the Social Media Image Resizer. Convert a video first with the Video Converter or convert HEVC video to MP4.