Open your clip
Drop, paste or choose an MP4, MOV, WebM or MKV video. Its first frame is captured straight away.
WAVESPEED AI FIRST FRAME EXTRACTOR Videos stay on your device
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First Frame ExtractorThe opening frame of any clip, in one click.
Open a video and its first frame is captured for you, at the original resolution, ready to download as PNG, JPG or WebP.
Step forward frame by frame if the clip opens on black, and use the frame as a cover, a thumbnail or a reference image.
Instant first frameFrame-by-frameNo upload
No sign-up No upload No watermark
Extract the first frame of a video
Drop a video here, or paste it
MP4, MOV, WebM or MKV · Up to 4 GBNo clip yet? Make one with AI Video Generator Your video is read in this browser tab and never uploaded
THREE SIMPLE STEPS
How to use the First Frame Extractor
Pick the frame
Keep it, or step forward with the arrow keys and press Capture this frame on another one.
Download
Save PNG, JPG or WebP at the original size or an AI video size like 1080×1920.
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Turn your frames into the next shot
Start an image-to-video clip from any frame you saved here, or make a new first frame with AI.
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Animate a saved frame into the next clip of your story.
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Create a character or a first frame from a prompt.
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First Frame Extractor FAQ
How do I get the first frame of a video?
Open the video here: the first frame is shown and added to your frames. Press Download frame to save it.
The first frame is black. What can I do?
Many clips start with a fade. Press the right arrow key a few times, or Forward 1 second, and capture the first clear frame.
Does it keep the original quality?
Yes. Frames are saved at the video's own resolution by default, and PNG keeps every pixel.
Can I use the frame for image-to-video?
Yes. A first frame or any clear frame of a character makes a good start or reference image for the next clip.
Is my video uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser.
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