You can extract a single frame from your video in Premiere Pro using the 'Export Frame' feature.
Extracting a specific frame from your video timeline is a common task for creating stills, thumbnails, or freeze-frames. Adobe Premiere Pro offers a dedicated feature to make this process quick and easy.
Using the Export Frame Feature
The primary method to extract a single frame in Premiere Pro is by using the 'Export Frame' command. This feature takes the exact frame where your playhead is currently positioned and saves it as a still image file.
According to the reference, the 'Export Frame' feature allows you to create stills or freeze frames. To create a freeze frame or extract a still image, you can click on the camera icon or press Shift+E.
Here's a simple breakdown of the steps:
- Position the Playhead: Move your playhead (the vertical line indicating your current position in the timeline) to the exact frame you want to extract. You can use the arrow keys to move frame by frame for precision.
- Access Export Frame:
- Click the Camera Icon: Look for the small camera icon in the Program Monitor panel. If you don't see it, you may need to customize the button bar (click the
+button to reveal hidden buttons and drag the camera icon onto the bar). - Use Keyboard Shortcut: Alternatively, press the keyboard shortcut Shift+E. This is a fast way to initiate the export process directly from the timeline.
- Click the Camera Icon: Look for the small camera icon in the Program Monitor panel. If you don't see it, you may need to customize the button bar (click the
- Configure Export Settings: Clicking the icon or pressing the shortcut will open the 'Export Frame' dialog box.
- Format: Choose your desired image format (e.g., JPEG, PNG, TIFF). JPEG is common for general use, while PNG supports transparency.
- Name: Give your exported frame a descriptive name.
- Location: Specify where you want to save the image file on your computer.
- Import into Project: Optionally, you can check a box to automatically import the exported still image back into your current Premiere Pro project.
- Export: Click "OK" or "Export" (depending on the version) in the dialog box.
Premiere Pro will then save the image file to your specified location.
Export Frame Options at a Glance
| Setting | Description | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Choose the file type for the image (e.g., .jpg, .png, .tif) | Web use (JPG/PNG), High quality (TIFF) |
| Name | Assign a file name to your exported frame. | Organization |
| Location | Browse and select the destination folder on your computer. | File management |
| Import into Project | Automatically add the exported still image to your Project Panel. | Creating freeze frames within video |
Using the 'Export Frame' feature with the camera icon or the Shift+E shortcut is the standard and most efficient way to extract a single frame directly from your timeline in Premiere Pro.
