Contact sheets

Video Storyboard Frame Grid

Get the whole video at a glance. Pick how many frames and columns you want, add timestamps and a title, and download a clean storyboard sheet.

Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

Why make a video storyboard

Whole video at a glance

Review pacing, scenes and shots without scrubbing through the timeline.

Easy to share

Send one image to clients or teammates instead of a large video file.

Great for planning

Use the grid to pick thumbnails, mark edit points or build a shot list.

How to use the storyboard frame grid

  1. Load a videoDrop a video file to open it locally.
  2. Choose layoutSet the frame count, columns, size, range and labels.
  3. DownloadGenerate the sheet and save it as PNG or JPG.

How frames are chosen

The selected time range is divided into equal slices, and the tool captures the frame at the middle of each slice. Sampling from the middle instead of the very first instant avoids the black or fading frame that many videos start with, and spreads the frames evenly across the clip.

Each capture is a real seek in your browser's video decoder, drawn straight onto the sheet canvas at your chosen thumbnail width. Large sheets with many frames can take a few seconds to build, and you can cancel at any time to keep the partial result.

Up to 100 frames

From a quick 2x2 overview to a dense 10-column contact sheet.

Clear labels

Timestamps and frame numbers are drawn on dark badges that stay readable.

Time range

Limit the storyboard to one scene by setting start and end times.

Storyboard frame grid FAQ

Is my video uploaded?

No. Frames are captured with a canvas in your browser and the video never leaves your device.

Why are some frames slightly off from the timestamp?

Browsers seek to the nearest decodable frame, which may be a few milliseconds away from the exact time, especially in highly compressed videos.

What is the maximum sheet size?

Sheets up to about 120 megapixels are allowed. Reduce the frame count or thumbnail width for very large grids.

Can I make a storyboard of just one part of the video?

Yes. Set the From and To fields to limit capture to that time range.

PNG or JPG?

PNG is lossless and best for sharp text; JPG is much smaller and fine for sharing.

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