How To Export a Screenshot Frame In After Effects

Introduction

To export a screenshot frame in After Effects, follow these steps:

1. Select Your Frame: With your composition selected, move the current time indicator to the frame you want to export.
2. Save Frame as File: Navigate to Composition > Save Frame As File. Your still frame will now be added to the render queue. Click the blue text next to the output module.
3. Select Image Settings: In the output module window, change the format to your desired image settings. For example, select JPEG Sequence for a still image. Click OK.
4. Output and Render: Specify the output location and file name. Hit Render to export the file.

If you need to save multiple still images, it's recommended to create an output module template for efficiency. To do this, select Make Template from the Output Module dropdown menu, name the template, and click OK.

Keywords

After Effects, Export, Screenshot Frame, Composition, Render Queue, Output Module, Image Settings, JPEG Sequence, Output Location, Render

Introduction

1. Can I export a specific frame as a still image in After Effects? Yes, you can select the frame you want to export and save it as a still image using the Save Frame As File option in the Composition menu.

2. What format should I choose for my exported still image in After Effects? You can choose the desired image format in the output module settings. For a single still image, selecting JPEG Sequence is a common choice.

3. How can I create an output module template in After Effects for saving multiple still images? To efficiently save multiple still images, you can create an output module template by selecting Make Template from the Output Module dropdown menu. Naming the template will allow you to easily reuse settings for future exports.