How to Export Image Files from a Video File using VLC

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download VLC Media Player.

   If you don't have it installed yet, you can download it here.
   
   VLC is a free medial player that supports many types of video files.
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   Step 2: Select a folder that you want the images to be exported to.

   Copy the full path of this folder. , From the toolbar, select 'Tools' then 'Preferences'. ,, Under 'Video' click on 'Filters'.
   
   Click the box to enable 'Scene Video Filter'. , Click 'Scene Filter'. ,, This adjusts the proportion of frames from the video that will be exported.
   
   For example, if the recording ratio is set to 10, 1 out of every 10 frames will be saved to your folder as an image file. ,, Let the video play as long as is needed. (Media
   -> Open File). , Tools
   -> Preferences Show Settings
   -> All Click the box to disable 'Scene Video Filter'. ,
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   Step 3: Open VLC.

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   Step 4: In the bottom left corner of the window

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   Step 5: under 'Show Settings'

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   Step 6: click 'All'.

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   Step 7: Look for the expanded menu on the left.

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   Step 8: Back on the left side menu

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   Step 9: under 'Video'

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    Step 10: click the triangle beside 'Filters' to expand it.

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    Step 11: Paste your previously copied path into 'Directory path prefix'.

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    Step 12: Adjust your 'recording ratio'.

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    Step 13: Save your settings.

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    Step 14: Open the video file that you wish to pull the images from.

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    Step 15: Once your video is done playing and you are satisfied with the image captures

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    Step 16: disable the 'Scene video filter' so that VLC will not generate images during every video that is played.

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    Step 17: Open your previously selected folder to view your images.

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