Frames to Seconds Calculator
Editors and animators count clips in frames. This turns a frame count into running time, so you can plan a cut, a loop or a short film.
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How it works
Divide the number of frames by the frame rate, which is how many frames play each second. The answer is the running time, shown as minutes and seconds.
Common frame rates include 24, 25, 30 and 60. The setting is shown in your camera or video editor.
Worked example
A clip of 1,800 frames at 24 frames per second runs for 1 min 15 s.
Questions
What frame rate should I use?
Film is often shot at 24. Video for screens is often 30 or 60. Your project or camera setting decides what you should match.
Does the first frame count?
Yes. Count every frame in the clip, including the first one, when you work from a frame count.
What if the rate has decimals?
Enter it as it appears in your editor. Some rates, like 29.97, are slightly under a whole number, so the running time comes out a touch longer.
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