How to Go Frame by Frame on YouTube

Last updated: 7 November 2026 · By the FrameCap team

Pause the video, then press the period key (.) to go one frame forward and the comma key (,) to go one frame back. It works on a computer, in the normal player and in full screen.

The keys to use

k or space bar: pause and play.
. (period): one frame forward, while paused.
, (comma): one frame back, while paused.
Left and right arrows: 5 seconds back or forward.
j and l: 10 seconds back or forward.
0 to 9: jump to the start, 10%, 20% and so on.
f: full screen.

Slow it down instead

Click the gear icon, then Playback speed, and pick 0.25. Or press Shift + , to slow down and Shift + . to speed up.

When frame by frame is too slow

Stepping through a long tutorial one frame at a time takes ages. FrameCap captures a picture every 1 to 30 seconds over the whole video or a part you pick. You, or your AI, then see every moment at a glance, each with its time.

On a phone

The frame keys need a keyboard. On a phone, pause and drag the progress bar slowly to find the moment.

FAQ

Why don't the comma and period keys work?

The video has to be paused, and the page has to be active: click the video once first. They don't work while an ad plays.

How do I save the frame I stopped on?

Move the mouse off the video and take a screenshot: Windows key + Shift + S on Windows, Cmd + Shift + 4 on a Mac.

Can I see many frames at once?

Yes. FrameCap puts many frames on each picture, each with its time, so you can scan a whole part of the video in one look.