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Save a video frame as a picture

Pause on the perfect moment and save it as a full-size PNG — great for thumbnails, posts and stills. Or send the frame straight to AI Thumbnails to make a YouTube thumbnail from it.

How to save a video frame as a picture in 3 steps

  1. Choose your video

    Open the tool and pick your video.

  2. Find the moment

    Play or drag the video to the frame you want.

  3. Save or make a thumbnail

    Click Save frame as PNG — or “Make a YouTube thumbnail from this frame”.

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Why creators use it

Full resolution

The picture is saved at the video’s full size, not a blurry screenshot.

Thumbnail in one click

Send the frame to AI Thumbnails as the background and add your headline.

Private

Your video stays on your device.

Your video stays with you

The work is done by your browser’s own video engine on your phone or computer. Your files are never sent to a server.

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Frequently asked questions

What size is the picture?

The same size as your video — for example 1920×1080 for a Full HD video.

Can I make a YouTube thumbnail from it?

Yes — click “Make a YouTube thumbnail from this frame” to open it in AI Thumbnails.

Which format is the picture?

PNG, which keeps every detail.

Save a video frame as a picture — free

Sign in with Google and you’re ready. Need more? Edit, mix music and add titles in Creator Studio Builder.

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