Free tool

Extract a video frame

Scrub to the exact moment and save any video frame as a PNG or JPG image at the original resolution.

  • 100% free
  • Exports in high quality
  • No sign-up, nothing to install
  • Ready in seconds
42.900+ creators use VDClip
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How to use

1

Upload the video

Drag or pick the video you want to take the screenshot from.

2

Pause at the right moment

Scrub to the exact frame right in the player.

3

Download the image

Export the frame as PNG or JPG at the original resolution.

Do more in VDClip

Here you only save one image from the video; in VDClip that same frame becomes a clip cover with text, logo, and your brand.

  • Generate thumbnails and covers from the frame
  • Brand kit with saved logo, colors, and templates
  • Full editor with timeline and B-roll

Start on the Free plan: 30 credits a month, no credit card

Generate a clip cover with your brand

Nothing to install, cancel anytime

Why use this tool

Truly fast

No queue, no waiting, the result is ready in seconds, on the spot.

Free, no sign-up

Use it as many times as you want, no paying, no installing, no account.

Ready to post

Exports in the format and quality that fits the network where you'll publish.

Frequently asked questions

All about take a screenshot of a video

How do I take a screenshot of a video frame?

Upload the video, scrub to the exact moment in the player, and download that frame as a PNG or JPG image.

Does the image come out at the video's resolution?

Yes. The frame is captured at full size, with no rescaling, so the quality matches the video.

Can I choose between PNG and JPG?

Yes. Pick PNG for maximum quality or JPG for a lighter file before downloading.

Which video formats does it work with?

MP4, MOV, and WebM, with videos up to 30 minutes or 1 GB on the free plan.

How do I turn this frame into a ready-made cover?

Here you only save the image. In VDClip this frame becomes a clip cover with text, your logo, and your brand kit colors already applied. Generate a clip cover with your brand →

Do more in VDClip

Go beyond free

Here you only save one image from the video; in VDClip that same frame becomes a clip cover with text, logo, and your brand.

Start on the Free plan: 30 credits a month, no credit card

Generate a clip cover with your brand

Nothing to install, cancel anytime