Is the Video Thumbnail Extractor free to use?

Yes. The Video Thumbnail Extractor is free and works without creating an account.

Are my files kept private?

Files are uploaded to private storage, processed by an isolated worker and deleted automatically after 60 minutes. Only your browser session can download the result.

Is there a file size limit?

Files up to 100 MB are supported. Video and audio can be up to 10 minutes long and up to 4K resolution.

Which file formats are supported?

Input: MP4, WEBM, MOV, MKV. Output: JPG, PNG. File types are verified from the file contents, not just the extension.

Does it work on phones and tablets?

Yes. It works in modern mobile browsers on Android and iOS as well as on desktop.

Extract Frames and Thumbnails from a Video

Grab still frames from a video at chosen timestamps as JPG or PNG images.

Input:: MP4, WEBM, MOV, MKV
Output:: JPG, PNG
Max size:: 100 MB
Runs:: On secure servers

What the Video Thumbnail Extractor does

Save still images from a video, either a number of evenly spaced frames or frames at specific times. Useful for thumbnails, previews and storyboards.

Options

Evenly spaced frames (1–50) or specific times in seconds.
JPG or PNG output, downloaded as a ZIP.

How to use the Video Thumbnail Extractor

1
Drag your MP4, WEBM, MOV, MKV file into the upload area, or click it to browse your device.
2
Adjust the options to suit your needs — the defaults work well for most files.
3
Click “Run Video Thumbnail Extractor” to start processing.
4
Preview the result, then download it. Batch results can be downloaded together as a ZIP.

Supported formats

MP4 is the most widely supported video container, usually with H.264 or H.265 video and AAC audio. More about the MP4 format.
WebM is an open video format using VP8/VP9/AV1 video and Opus/Vorbis audio, designed for the web. More about the WebM format.
MOV is Apple's QuickTime container, used by iPhones and many cameras. More about the MOV format.
MKV (Matroska) is a flexible container that can hold many video, audio and subtitle tracks.
JPG (JPEG) is a lossy format ideal for photographs. It has no transparency and is supported everywhere. More about the JPEG / JPG format.
PNG is a lossless format that supports full transparency. Best for screenshots, logos and graphics with sharp edges. More about the PNG format.

Frequently asked questions

Video Converter

Convert videos between MP4, WebM, MOV and MKV with codec and quality options.

Video Cutter

Remove an unwanted section from the middle of a video and join the remaining parts.

Video Trimmer

Keep only the part of a video between a start and end time.

Video Merger

Join multiple video clips into a single MP4 in the order you choose.

Video Compressor

Reduce video file size with quality-based or target-size compression.

Video Resizer

Change video resolution, for example from 4K to 1080p or 720p.