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# Extract Video Frame

### Summary

The Extract Video Frame Node captures a single frame from a video and outputs it as a still image. Specify the exact moment using a frame number or timecode, and the node extracts that frame for use in downstream image nodes. It's the bridge between your video and image workflows.

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### How to Use

1. Add the Node:
   * Click the Add (+) button and select Extract Video Frame from the Video node category.
2. Connect a Video:
   * Link a video from another node (such as Generate Video, Import, or Extend).
3. Set the Frame:
   * Enter a Frame number or a Timecode (format: HH:MM:SS) to specify exactly which moment to extract.
4. Run:
   * The node outputs the extracted frame as a still image, ready to connect to any image node downstream.

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### Choosing the Right Settings

| Setting  | Type                           | Impact on Output                                                                                                            |
| -------- | ------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Frame    | Number Input (default: 1)      | Specifies which frame to extract by its sequence number. Frame 1 is the first frame of the video.                           |
| Timecode | Time Input (default: 00:00:00) | Specifies which frame to extract by timestamp. Useful when you know the exact moment you want rather than the frame number. |

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