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video-frames

Extract single frames or short clips from videos using ffmpeg at specified timestamps and formats (JPG/PNG).

3|Updated Mar 15, 2026
Search Tags:#ffmpeg#video processing#video analysis#thumbnail creation#frame extraction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ai-in-pm/NemoClawd --skill video-frames-ai-in-pm
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: video-frames
Source: https://github.com/ai-in-pm/NemoClawd/tree/main/apps/clawdbot-main/skills/video-frames
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ai-in-pm/NemoClawd --skill video-frames-ai-in-pm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ffmpeg, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of extracting frames from videos, making it easy to inspect or use individual frames for various purposes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Frame Extraction: Extract a single frame or a short clip from a video using ffmpeg.
  • Timestamp Extraction: Extract frames at specific timestamps.
  • Output Format: Save frames in the desired format (JPG or PNG).

Quick Start

Extract the first frame from a video:

{baseDir}/scripts/frame.sh /path/to/video.mp4 --out /tmp/frame.jpg

Frequently Asked Questions about video-frames

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract frames from a video using ffmpeg?▼

You can extract frames from a video by running the provided shell script, which uses ffmpeg to process the video file and save individual frames as JPG or PNG images. It supports extracting single frames or short clips.

Can I extract a frame from a specific timestamp in a video?▼

Yes, the script supports timestamp extraction, allowing you to extract frames at specific timestamps from a video using ffmpeg. You can save the resulting frames in your desired output format, such as JPG or PNG.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to extract video frames?▼

Yes, you need ffmpeg installed on your system to extract video frames. The Skill relies entirely on ffmpeg as its core dependency to process videos and save the extracted frames.

What is the best way to create a thumbnail from a video file?▼

To create a thumbnail from a video file, use the frame extraction script to grab the first frame or a specific timestamp. The script processes the video via ffmpeg and outputs a JPG or PNG image suitable for thumbnails.

What output formats are supported when extracting frames from videos?▼

When extracting frames from videos, the supported output formats are JPG and PNG. You can specify your desired format using the output flag when running the ffmpeg extraction script.

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