Save one frame every N seconds from a video
Takes a frame at a fixed interval, for example every second or every 10 seconds, from each video and saves it as an image with its exact time. Good for time-lapse previews, checking long recordings and building image datasets from video. Run it as it is to sample the built-in test clip every second.
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The Video Frame Extractor - Thumbnails, Scenes & Contact Sheet Actor will start running based on the input automatically. You can also change all the input fields, like which frames, seconds between frames (interval mode), and more, to match your specific use case.
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Monitor the progress in real time. You will be notified as soon as your dataset is complete and ready for review. Each result includes data such as status, video, frame, and more.
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The final output is delivered in JSON, CSV, or Excel format, ready to be plugged into your workflow. You can also run the "Save one frame every N seconds from a video" task via API.
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The interval task saves at most maxFramesPerVideo frames per video (default 50, up to 500). If the limit stops it early, the video gets a note with the part of the video that was covered.
The Video Frame Extractor reads direct links to video files (MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI), videos in a key-value store of your Apify account, or files you upload. Use only videos you have the right to use.
The Video Frame Extractor charges $0.0015 per saved frame. Long decoding beyond 400 megapixels per frame and the video data (1 per 64 MB from a link, 1 per 16 MB from Apify storage) count extra events. The built-in sample is free.