Upload a clip, choose how many still pictures you want, and download them together in one ZIP. Pictures are spaced evenly across the clip so you can pick a cover or thumbnail without scrubbing the timeline again and again.
What do I download?
One ZIP file with still pictures named frame_01, frame_02, and so on (JPG or PNG). There is no audio — only pictures.
What does Frames ZIP Export (JPG/PNG) change in the publish-ready file?
Frames ZIP Export (JPG/PNG) produces many cover stills in one ZIP so you can pick the best moment fast.
Outcomes specific to Frames ZIP Export (JPG/PNG):
- See several moments at once instead of scrubbing the video again.
- Optional start/end times focus the stills on the part you care about.
- JPG for small downloads, or PNG when you need sharper stills.
What publish problems remain without Frames ZIP Export (JPG/PNG)?
Without Frames ZIP Export (JPG/PNG), uploads face one lucky still that misses the real hook.
Risks of shipping without Frames ZIP Export (JPG/PNG):
- A single thumbnail pick often misses a stronger face or product beat.
- Saving stills one-by-one scatters files and slows cover choices.
- Weak covers waste time when you re-export after upload.
How does Frames ZIP Export (JPG/PNG) relate to platform ingest and early watch?
Frames ZIP Export (JPG/PNG) yields a simple still strip you can open and pick from.
Ingest and retention angles for Frames ZIP Export (JPG/PNG):
- Shorts, Reels, and YouTube still use a cover image people see before play.
- Comparing several stills helps you choose a clearer first impression.
- This step only exports pictures — finish with your platform pack for the video file.
- After you pick a still, use it as a thumbnail or design overlay.
Frames ZIP Export (JPG/PNG) changes file readiness before upload; platforms still re-encode after receipt.
Where do the pictures come from in the video?
They are spaced evenly from start to end of the part you choose, so you get a fair spread of moments (not only the first second).
Do I have to set start and end times?
No. Leave start and end blank to use the whole video. If you set times (in seconds), we stay inside the clip length.
JPG or PNG — which should I pick?
JPG makes smaller files (faster download). PNG looks sharper with less compression. Default is JPG.
Use Extract Frames ZIP when you need several cover candidates fast, then upload the best still with your Shorts or Reels pack.