Stills from Video

[SpringHeeledJack]

I was asked by someone to 'capture' a still image from a Video and after saying 'no problem!' realised that, in fact, I had no idea/forgotten how to do this At this point I'm not sure what format it is in, e.g mp4, .avi, .flv etc. Any simple tips much appreciated.


SHJ

[andytug]

Depends what application you're using to play/view the video - many have "capture frame" buttons built in, some may actively prevent this for copyright reasons.
Sometimes the quickest way is just to hit the Print Screen button on the keyboard and then go to a graphics program (e.g. Paint) and hit Paste. Again some video players do actively prevent this.

I'd recommend VLC player, this does frame capture as well as being able to play pretty much anything thrown at it.

[jimtherev]

Another vote for VLC. It doesn't try to take over the world as it does its stuff, either - like others I've tried.

[vulcanised]

+1 for VLC,

It has performed faultlessly for years.

[SpringHeeledJack]

Thanks chaps! I have VLC and as with your experiences, it has been positive, so that is what I'll do. Ta muchly :-)


SHJ