Frame-by-frame control
Scrub the timeline to get close, then step backward or forward one frame at a time.
Turn any video frame into a photo.
You filmed the laugh, the jump, the candles going out. Frame Grabber finds that exact frame and saves it as a real photo, without screenshot blur or player controls.
- Free to download
- iPhone
- iOS 17.6+
Features
What is Frame Grabber?
Frame Grabber is an iPhone app that saves a single frame from a video or Live Photo as a separate photo. You step through the clip one frame at a time, pick the moment you want, and export it as JPEG, HEIF, or PNG. Everything is processed on your iPhone.
Slow it right down
Drop playback to a fraction of normal speed to catch a moment that is over in a blink.
Videos and Live Photos
Open any video or Live Photo in your library and pick a different moment from the one iPhone chose.
JPEG, HEIF, or PNG
JPEG for sharing, HEIF to save space, or lossless PNG for editing, with adjustable JPEG and HEIF quality.
Date and location kept
The original capture date and location carry over when the video has them. Switch it off whenever you like.
Private and offline
Every frame is processed on your iPhone, works offline for media on your device, and needs no account.
Frame Grabber vs. a screenshot
You pressed record. The perfect moment is in there somewhere.
Pausing a video and taking a screenshot gets you the wrong frame, a smaller image, and sometimes the playback controls too. Frame Grabber reads the frame straight from the original video, so the photo looks like you took it on purpose.
| Frame Grabber | A screenshot | |
|---|---|---|
| What you save | The actual frame from the video | Whatever is on screen |
| Picking the moment | One frame at a time | Pause and hope |
| Controls and overlays | Never included | Often caught in the shot |
| Date and location | Kept from the video | Dated when you took the screenshot |
How it works
From video to photo in three steps.
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Choose a video
Open any video or Live Photo from your library.
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Find the frame
Scrub to get close, then move one frame at a time to pick the exact moment.
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Save the photo
Pick a format and quality, then save it to Photos or share it straight away.
Is Frame Grabber free?
Yes. Frame Grabber is free to download from the App Store. Some features require a subscription or a one-time purchase for lifetime access.
How do I save a photo from a video on iPhone?
Open the video in Frame Grabber, scrub close to the moment, and step one frame at a time until it looks right. Then choose JPEG, HEIF, or PNG and save the frame to Photos.
What can I open in Frame Grabber?
You can open regular videos and Live Photos from your iPhone photo library.
How is this better than a screenshot?
Frame Grabber exports the selected frame from the source video, so you get the exact moment at the video’s resolution with no playback controls or other screen elements.
Which image formats can I use?
You can save a frame as JPEG, HEIF, or PNG and adjust the quality for JPEG and HEIF files.
Are my videos uploaded anywhere?
No. Frame Grabber processes your videos and Live Photos on your iPhone, and it works offline for media already on your device.
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