🎬 elframe

Extract high-quality frames from video files with ease

📖 Project Overview

elframe is a modern, client-side web application that allows users to extract individual frames from video files and download them as high-quality PNG images. Built with pure HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, this tool processes videos entirely in your browser for privacy and speed.

Whether you need to capture a perfect moment from a video, create thumbnails, or extract frames for analysis, this application provides an intuitive drag-and-drop interface with precise frame navigation controls.

✨ Key Features

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Precise Frame Selection

Navigate through videos frame-by-frame using our intuitive time slider to extract exactly the moment you need.

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Drag & Drop Upload

Simply drag video files onto the application or click to browse. Supports MP4, WebM, and OGG formats.

Client-Side Processing

All video processing happens in your browser using HTML5 Canvas - no uploads required for frame extraction.

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Use Ctrl+D (or Cmd+D on Mac) to quickly download the currently displayed frame.

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Mobile Responsive

Works seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices with touch-friendly controls.

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Privacy Focused

Videos are processed locally in your browser - your content never leaves your device during extraction.

🚀 How to Use

Upload Your Video

Drag and drop a video file onto the upload zone, or click to browse and select a video file from your device.

Navigate to Your Frame

Use the video controls or time slider to navigate to the exact moment you want to capture. The timestamp display shows your current position.

Extract the Frame

Click "Extract Current Frame" to capture the current video frame. The extracted image will appear in a preview below.

Download Your Image

Click "Download Frame" to save the extracted image to your device. The file will be automatically named with the timestamp.

🛠️ Technical Implementation

This application is built using modern web technologies to provide a fast, reliable, and secure frame extraction experience:

Frontend Technologies

HTML5 Canvas API Video API Blob API CSS3 Grid & Flexbox Vanilla JavaScript ES6+ Responsive Design

Backend Technologies

PHP 7.4+ GD Library Apache Server RESTful APIs

Key Features

🎯 Use Cases

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Content Creation

Extract frames for thumbnails, social media posts, or blog images from your video content.

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Video Analysis

Capture specific moments for analysis, documentation, or comparison purposes.

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Educational Materials

Extract frames from educational videos to create study materials or presentation slides.

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Quality Control

Review and extract frames from video content for quality assurance and inspection.

🔧 System Requirements

Supported Browsers:

Supported Video Formats:

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Note: This application requires a modern browser with HTML5 Canvas and Video API support. No additional plugins or software installation required.

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