# StillShot

> Extract full-resolution photos from video frames on iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by Yair Bar-On.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stillshot/id520436425 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yair Bar-On](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674526715)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.41/5 from 399 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2012-05-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stillshot/id520436425/reviews.md

## What is StillShot?

StillShot can help you create high quality photos from any video on your iPhone.

StillShot can be found useful when objects are on the move and it is hard to catch the moment or when a video was already taken instead of a still photo. 

With StillShot users can create a full resolution photo from video files by loading the video and analyzing the frames one by one, letting the user to choose the best frame. The app can extract frames from any video, with no special requirements. StillShot holds the original resolution of the video, e.g., on iPhone 4s the resolution is 1080p (1920*1080px).

StillShot is very easy to use and requires no technical knowledge.

Video demo can be seen here: http://stillshot.me

StillShot was made by the same team that made GroupShot iPhone app.
More info can be found here: http://macadamia.me

## Key features

- Extract high-quality photos from videos
- Full resolution photo extraction
- Select best frame from video
- Works with any video file
- Easy to use interface

## What do users think of StillShot?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 📸 High-quality frame extraction from videos
- ⚡ Efficient solution for capturing perfect moments
- 🎯 Excellent for action shots and moving subjects
- 💰 Great value at low price point
- 🖼️ Preserves video resolution in extracted frames
- 🎬 Frame-by-frame navigation capability
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for family and group photos
- 🐾 Great for capturing active pets and animals

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during use
- 📱 Landscape-only mode limitation
- 🔍 Small frame preview size
- ⏳ Slow frame loading and scrubbing
- 🔄 Frame loading inconsistencies
- 💾 Occasional save failures
- 🎞️ Time-consuming frame-by-frame navigation
- ⚠️ Unreliable video loading for some files
- 🖥️ No iPad compatibility

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when saving photos
- Frames fail to load (99% of frames in some cases)
- Scrubber bar doesn't load video reference images
- Saved frame doesn't match displayed frame
- App crashes when loading certain videos
- Inconsistent frame loading across videos
- App restarts after saving still shots
- Slow frame loading with spinning/loading indicator

**Most requested features**

- Portrait mode support
- Pinch zoom functionality for frames
- Fast forward/rewind playback speeds (2x, 4x, 8x)
- Automatic frame preview during scrubbing
- iPad compatibility
- Larger frame preview display
- Faster frame navigation without manual swiping
- Frame comparison view for multiple frames
- Recents album at top of list
- Newest-to-oldest sorting option
- Frame decorations and filters

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stillshot/id520436425/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Could use some improvements

*2023-12-13*

Would be nice if Recents album populated at the beginning of the list instead of at the end. And once you’re in the folder, it would be nice if items populated newest to oldest. Scrubbing the video didn’t show a preview as I was sliding along, and swiping frame by frame was time consuming, as the app kept spinning as it tried to load each frame. Then the app crashed when I clicked to save the photo.

### 5/5 — Most used app

*2016-04-23, version 1.4.2*

If you have lots of kids you know it's hard to take a picture of everyone smiling at the same time. I video and then grab stills and get great pics all the time! I love this app and use it almost everyday!

### 4/5 — Awesome!

*2015-12-31*

We went on a deep sea fishing trip and I took video on an iPhone when catching the fish. When we got home I wanted to get pictures from the videos.  This app was awesome!  I was able to capture the fish in midair during a flip and was able to capture bringing the fish over the rail.  These were amazing shots that I would not have without this app!  The pictures look awesome printed since it uses the same resolution the video was shot in.  I did have an issue with it loading a few of the videos (would crash and close the app) but I just resent the videos to my phone and resaved them and then it was able to process.  Super happy!!! Will be using this again and recommending to friends.

### 5/5 — Does what is says perfectly!!!

*2015-08-30, version 1.4.2*

Just what I was looking for. Much better than trying to stop a video precisely and then take a low-res screenshot. Plus, it's a clean, simple, well thought out interface that gets the job done without a bunch of screwing around. Exactly what an app should be!

### 5/5 — FOR HARD TO GET SHOTS

*2015-08-21*

My kids are always so active that getting the perfect shot seems next to impossible and my wife hates how many photos I take to get the right shot.  There's only so many times you can tell the family to smile and look at the camera before the smiles become forced and then the photo moment is gone forever.  Still Shot removes the headache from capturing the perfect moment.  I take one video and choose any number from the frame-by-frame later.  My wife is happy that it no longer takes a long time to take a good photo and my kids are off to play again. Now, instead of capturing one perfect moment, I capture them all.  - Ben

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2015-01-26, version 1.4.2*

Present Review (Jan 2015) 

I love this app. It has survived numerous iPhone app cleanings and is still here because it is good at what it does and easy to use. You can't go wrong with this app in your arsenal of photography apps. 

Previous Review 

Taking stills from video has always been difficult but this app makes it much easier. The stills pulled are remarkably sharp and grain can usually be reduced with another app (I use PhotoGene2). Good enough to pass on and maybe even print if kept small. 
A must buy.

### 3/5 — Cool app

*2015-01-16*

Let me start with the bad. I wish you can use this app in not just landscape but also portrait mode. The worst quibble that I have is that you cannot enlarge each frame to a size that you can see people's expressions and details before saving it. That would really help out.  Each frame is small enough that it's very difficult to see everything. However, it's very straightforward and seems to achieve what it was designed to do.

### 5/5 — Perfect for Puppies

*2014-12-25, version 1.4.2*

I love this app for taking pictures of my active puppies! With a camera, they're always blurry. But Snapshot makes it possible to capture that perfect frame of their adorable moments!

### 5/5 — love it!

*2014-11-27, version 1.4.2*

I often realize my camera is in video mode when I'm actually wanting to snap a photo.  This app has been a lifesaver to recreate that photo op! Very user friendly, too!

### 5/5 — Kids in action

*2014-10-18*

Love this app. Some of best photo ops of my 14 month old grandson are missed because he's in motion. With this app I can video him on the go and grab the perfect shots. Looking forward to using it when trying to get a group shot. Plans are to video for 10 or 20 seconds. Out of the results 200+ frames surely that one perfect shot will be there.

## Frequently asked questions about StillShot

### What does StillShot do?

StillShot allows you to create high-quality, full-resolution photos directly from your video files on your iPhone. It's perfect for capturing moments that are difficult to photograph directly or for extracting stills from videos that were taken instead of photos.

### How does StillShot work?

The app analyzes your video frame by frame, allowing you to select the exact moment you want to save as a still image. It preserves the original resolution of the video, ensuring high-quality output.

### Is StillShot free to use?

Yes, StillShot is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the core features of the application.

### What kind of videos can I use with StillShot?

You can extract frames from any video file on your iPhone with StillShot. There are no special requirements for the video format or content.

### Who would find StillShot useful?

This app is ideal for anyone who has taken a video and wishes they had a high-quality still photo from it. It's particularly useful for capturing fast-moving subjects or when a perfect photo opportunity was missed during video recording.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.5.4 — 2019-02-04

Found some new insect species that needed to be relocated out of the app.

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## More apps by Yair Bar-On

- [GroupShot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groupshot/id488709126)

All apps by Yair Bar-On: https://appshunter.io/developer/1674526715

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