SnapFrame

One-click frame export as an image in After Effects.
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Description

With SnapFrame, you can easily and quickly save any frame from the timeline as an image with one click.


User interface:

User interface




How to use SnapFrame:

Position the time indicator on the desired frame in the timeline and click the Image button.SnapFrame will export a high-quality image and automatically save it to your project folder.

Use


Custom settings:

The Settings button lets you customize export options to fit your needs. Clicking it will open a settings window where you can adjust the details for your image export.

Setting


Customizable settings for the exported image include:


Name:

You can write the name of the image you want in this box.

Name


Quality:

Select the desired image quality from this menu.

Quality


Output to Project Folder:

Automatically saves the image to the After Effects
project’s folder.

Project Path


Output to Custom Folder:

Specify the save location using the Path button
or manually enter it.

Custom Path


Import to Project:

Automatically imports the exported image into
the After Effects Project panel.

import Project


Import to Composition:

Directly imports the exported image into
the active composition in After Effects.

Import Comp


Save Settings:

After selecting your preferred settings, click the Save Settings button, then click the Image button to export the frame corresponding to the indicator's position on the timeline as an image with the selected settings.

Save Setting


Ui interface flexibility

Ui interface flexibility

The SnapFrame script’s UI flexibility adapts to both portrait and landscape formats, automatically adjusting the layout to optimize space.



Tutorial:

Learn all about SnapFrame by watching this video.

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Version History

1.0.3 -

• Fixed Bug  • Fixed a bug: Unable to execute script at line 42. JSON is undefined.

1.0.2 -

• FixedSettings Not Saving Issue Resolved: - The script now retains the selected settings instead of reverting to defaults, allowing you to export multiple frames with the same settings. • Fixed Import Error: "After Effects error. File exists but couldn't be opened for reading": - The script now waits for the hard drive to read the exported image before importing. If import fails due to slow disk speed, a retry window will open automatically. • Fixed Compatibility with 32-bit Depth: - The script now fully supports 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit depth without affecting image colors. • Fixed Duplicate Filename Issue: - If an image with the same name exists in the save folder, the script now appends a number to avoid overwriting.
• FeaturesNew "Default" Button: - Restores the script’s default settings instead of manually adjusting each setting. • New "UI Setting" Tab: - A dedicated tab for customizing the script experience. - Delay Time Input Box: - Manually adjust the delay time between export and import. - Use “+” to increase and “-” to decrease delay. - Success Notification: - A message confirms successful export and import. - Can be enabled/disabled via "Show Success Message" checkbox. - Customizable success message text ("Congratulations:"). - New Checkbox: "Organize Imported Images in a Folder": - Automatically places imported images in a "SnapFrame" folder in the After Effects project panel. - Can be disabled if preferred. - "Save UI Settings" Button: - Saves modifications made in the UI Setting tab permanently. - "Reset" Button: - Restores default UI settings. Click "Save" to apply changes.
• UI UpdatesUpdated Icons & Button Interactions: - Redesigned icons for a more dynamic experience. - Export and Settings buttons now change color and animate on hover. • Help Button Relocation: - The “?” (Help) button has been moved to the top next to the script’s logo. • Settings Window Reorganization: - "Picture Settings" Tab: Contains all image-related settings. - "UI Settings" Tab: Customization options for the script’s interface and behavior.
• OtherUpdated PDF Manual: - The user manual now includes details on the new features and instructions on how to use them effectively.

1.0.0 -

Initial release for SnapFrame

Compatibility

After Effects

2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020