Apple Introduces Foldable iPhone Duo Priced from $1,999

Apple has made waves with its latest launch of the foldable iPhone Duo, which starts at a steep $1,999. Despite the high cost, the device has captured a lot of consumer interest. On the show ‘Varney & Co.’, Taylor Riggs detailed the phone’s standout features, such as its dual-screen design and slim profile. Interestingly, host Stuart Varney mentioned he intends to buy this high-end model, which reaches up to $3,000 for the version with two terabytes of storage.

How to Save a Video Frame as a Photo on Your Device

Have you ever recorded a video and wished you could snag that perfect moment buried somewhere in it? You know, like when your grandchild flashes the most beautiful smile or your pet makes a hilarious face? Sure, you can pause the video and take a screenshot, but that’s not always the best option. Fortunately, your phone likely has a built-in way to pull a frame directly from the video and save it as a photo.

For Apple users, this feature is quite accessible now in iOS 27. And it’s not just Apple; Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel users have similar options, though the buttons might be in different locations. Here’s how you can do it.

Saving a Video Frame on iPhone

• Open the Photos app.
• Find and select the video you want to use.
• Play it and pause on the frame you’d like to save.
• Tap the three-dot More button.
• Select Save Video Frame as Photo.

Your iPhone will save that frame as a separate photo. To find it, just go back to the Photos app, tap Collections, then scroll to Recent Days and look for Saved Today.

Capturing a Video Frame on Samsung Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy phones feature a similar tool in the Gallery app. Once you find the right moment, you can easily capture that frame as a photo.

• Open the Gallery app.
• Select the video you wish to use.
• Pause it at the moment you want to capture.
• Drag the thumbnail timeline until the exact frame shows up.
• Then, tap the frame capture icon, which looks like four brackets around a small image symbol.

This saves the frame as a separate photo in your Gallery. To locate it, go to Albums, then check the Video captures album.

Extracting a Video Frame on Google Pixel

Pixel users can utilize Google Photos for a similar extraction process, which is labeled as Export frame. Note that the location of this feature may have changed in newer versions of the app.

• Open Google Photos.
• Select the video.
• Tap Edit.
• Navigate the video timeline to locate the frame you desire.
• Tap the frame on the video strip.
• Hit the camera icon above the progress bar.
• Then, select Export frame.

This saves the frame as a still image. To find your new photo, check the main Google Photos screen or relevant album.

Why Save a Frame Instead of Taking a Screenshot?

Sure, a screenshot can suffice in a pinch, but using the built-in frame tool gives you a dedicated photo from your video at the exact moment. You won’t have to fuss with hiding controls either, and the saved frame behaves like any other photo in your library. That said, the quality of the frame relies heavily on the original video’s clarity; for instance, fast motion or poor lighting may affect sharpness.

Take Your Time with Frame Selection

Here’s a tip: instead of stopping at the first decent frame, scrub through the video slowly. That tiny fraction of a second can make a difference—altering expressions or improving clarity. This is particularly valuable for family gatherings, pets, or sports where perfect moments can flit by.

Distinguishing Between Video Frames and Motion Photos

It’s easy to confuse saving a video frame with features like Live Photos on iPhones or Motion Photos on Androids. These options capture short clips around a still picture, allowing for frame selection after the fact. In contrast, extracting a frame from a video focuses solely on pulling a still from the actual video you recorded.

What If You Can’t Find Your Saved Photo?

Start with the original app you used for the frame extraction. For iPhone and Samsung, check Photos or Gallery respectively; on Pixel, look in Google Photos. If you’re dealing with a large photo library, search tools can help you locate your image quickly.

Final Thoughts

This feature is a real gem because so many memorable moments are caught on video. You might think a photo opportunity has been lost, only to realize the perfect moment was right there on film. Each platform has its nuances, but the end result is the same: you can create a still image without any additional apps. So before you toss a video aside, reconsider those frames—you might find something worth keeping.

Have you successfully extracted a great photo from a video? Or are there any camera features you wish the tech giants would enhance? We’d love to hear your experiences!