How to Go Frame by Frame on YouTube?

Sometimes a YouTube video will move too quickly for you to take in all the information. In these cases, it can be helpful to view the video frame by frame. But how to go frame by frame on YouTube?

Luckily, I’ve done the research and found a few quick and easy ways that can do the trick.

How to Go Frame by Frame on YouTube

The easiest option is to slowdown the YouTube video playback speed to 0.25 which is the slowest speed available. You can also pause the video and use arrow keys on your desktop to navigate the video.

Let’s take a look at all the ways that you can watch YouTube videos frame by frame.

1. Playback Speed

You can also use this method to watch videos in slow motion.

1. First, find the video you want to watch. 
2. Next, click on the “Settings” icon (it looks like a gear). 
3. Then, click on “Speed.” 
4. A drop-down menu will appear. Here you can choose to play the video at a slower or faster speed. Click on “0.25.” 
5. If you click on “0.25x” for example, the video will play at a quarter of its normal speed and you’ll be able to see each frame more clearly.
6. Now you can watch the video frame by frame! To go back to normal speed, just follow the same steps and select “Normal Speed” instead of “0.25.” 

Just select a slower speed from the drop-down menu (for example, “0.5” or “0.75”). Experiment with different speeds to find the perfect setting for your needs.

2. Using The Arrow Keys on Your Keyboard

For this method, start by finding the video you want to watch.

Once the video is playing, press the “Left” arrow key on your keyboard. This will cause the video to go back one frame. 

To go forward one frame, press the “Right” arrow key. You can also hold down either of these keys to move forward or backward more quickly.

If you want to go back more than one frame at a time, you can hold down the left arrow key. This will cause the video to rewind. You can also hold down the right arrow key to fast forward.

3. Manually Navigatie the Video

This is a bit more complicated, but it can be helpful if you want to jump around in the video or go back to a specific frame. First, start playing the video.

Then, click on the “Pause” button. This will pause the video and reveal the timeline at the bottom of the screen. You can click on any point in the timeline to jump to that spot in the video.

For example, if you want to go back to the beginning of the video, just click on the “0:00” mark in the timeline. You can also click and drag the timeline to move forward or backward more quickly.

If you want to see a specific frame, you can click on the “Pause” button and then use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move backward or forward one frame at a time.

4. Downloading the Video

This is probably the most complicated method, but it can be helpful if you want to watch the video offline or view it frame by frame without an internet connection.

First, find the video you want to download.

Then, click on the “Share” button and copy the URL of the video. 

Next, go to a website like Keepvid or Y2mate.

Paste the URL of the video into the search bar and click “Download.” 

You can choose to download the video in different formats and qualities. For example, you can download it as an MP4 or WEBM file.

Once the video is downloaded, you can open it in a media player like VLC Media Player. Pause the video and use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move forward or backward one frame at a time.

5. Taking Screenshots

This is probably the easiest method, but it only works if you want to save a specific frame of the video.

To take a screenshot, just press the “Print Screen” or “PrtScn” button on your keyboard.

You can also use the “Snipping Tool” to take a screenshot. To do this, go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Snipping Tool.

Click on the “New” button and then select the area of the screen that you want to capture.

The screenshot will be saved as a PNG file. You can then open the file in an image editor like Paint or GIMP and crop it to show only the frame that you want.

If you have used any of the above methods to find the frame you want, you can still use this screenshot method to save it.

6. Use Frame by Frame Website

There are also websites that let you watch videos frame by frame.

One such website is “Anilyzer.” To use this website, go to anilyzer.com and paste the URL of the YouTube video into the search bar.

Click on the “Watch Video” button and then use the provided buttons to navigate the video frame by frame. You can also adjust speed or share any frame with your friends using the link.

This website can also be used to watch Vimeo (YouTube alternative) videos frame by frame.

With these methods, you should be able to go frame by frame on YouTube! Just experiment with different speeds and techniques until you find the perfect method for your needs.

How to Go Frame by Frame on YouTube Mobile?

Unfortunately, there is no way to go frame by frame on the YouTube mobile app. The only way to watch a video slowly on mobile is to change the playback speed.

To do this, start playing the video and then tap on the “gear” icon in the top-right corner of the screen.

Tap on “Playback speed” and then select the speed that you want to watch the video at.

You can choose any speed from 0.25x to 2x. This will make the video play slower or faster, but it will not allow you to go frame by frame.

If you want to watch a YouTube video frame by frame, you will need to use a desktop computer or laptop. Mobile devices just don’t have the same capabilities.

Why Need to Play YouTube Frame by Frame?

There are a number of reasons why you might want to go frame by frame on YouTube.

• You might want to analyze a scene in a movie or TV show
• Examine a difficult-to-see detail in a tutorial video.
• Frame by frame playback can also be helpful if you’re trying to learn a new skill from a video tutorial. By watching the video slowly, you can better see how each movement is done and mimic it more easily.
• If you want to create a time-lapse video from a regular YouTube video, going frame by frame can be helpful.

Whatever your reason for wanting to go frame by frame on YouTube, the methods mentioned above in this article should help you do it.

Final Words

We hope this article helped you learn how to go frame by frame on YouTube! Experiment with each method to see which one works best for you. And if you know of any other methods, be sure to share them in the comments below.

Happy viewing!