Export a still image

Last updated on Dec 14, 2023

The Export Frame feature lets you quickly export frames without using Adobe Media Encoder.

Before you begin

The Export Frame button does not appear by default. You can add it from the button editor. Learn more about customizing the monitor panel button bar.

Position the playhead at the desired frame in a clip or sequence.
Select Export Frame button.

The Export Frame dialog box that shows the option to name the frame and select the format. — Use the Export Frame option to export the frame as image or add it to your project.

Use the Export Frame option to export the frame as image or add it to your project.

Note:

The Export Frame dialog box opens with the name field in text edit mode. The entire name is selected for editing. By default, the frame name contains the name of the source clip or sequence, and an auto-incremented number. For example, Premiere Pro names frames exported from a clip named Clip.mov, "Clip.mov.Still001," "Clip.mov.Still002," "Clip.mov.Still003," and so on. Even if you rename the frame, Premiere Pro uses the next number the next time you export a frame from that same clip.By default, Premiere Pro selects the format last used for a frame export.

Review the frame's Name, Format, and Path, and make adjustments as needed and select OK.

Result

Premiere Pro exports a frame. By default, Premiere Pro sets the color bit depth of the exported frame to the color bit depth of the source clip or sequence.