Timecode to Frames Calculator
Convert video timecode (HH:MM:SS:FR) to total frame count for video editing and production
Convert Timecode to Frames
Select a common frame rate or enter a custom value
Format: HH:MM:SS:FR - Frames must be less than 24 for 24 fps
Conversion Results
Frame Rate: 24 fps
Calculation: (0 × 3600 + 0 × 60 + 0) × 24 + 0 = 0 frames
Verification: Frame 0 = 00:00:00:00
Input Validation
Example Calculation
Movie Scene Example
Timecode: 01:31:50:18 (1 hour, 31 minutes, 50 seconds, 18 frames)
Frame Rate: 24 fps
Step 1: Convert to seconds: (1 × 3,600) + (31 × 60) + 50 = 5,510 seconds
Step 2: Calculate frames from time: 5,510 × 24 = 132,240 frames
Step 3: Add excess frames: 132,240 + 18 = 132,258 frames
Animation Example
Timecode: 00:08:35:13 at 12 fps = 6,193 frames
Same timecode at 30 fps = 15,463 frames
Note: Higher frame rates result in more frames for the same duration
Common Frame Rates
Film & Cinema
23.976 fps - NTSC film transfer
24 fps - Standard cinema
48 fps - High frame rate cinema
Television
25 fps - PAL standard
29.97 fps - NTSC standard
30 fps - Digital NTSC
Digital Media
60 fps - High definition
120 fps - High speed recording
15 fps - Low bandwidth streaming
Timecode Format
HH - Hours (00-23)
MM - Minutes (00-59)
SS - Seconds (00-59)
FR - Frames (00 to fps-1)
Examples:
00:00:10:12 - 10 seconds, 12 frames
01:30:25:00 - 1.5 hours, 25 seconds
00:01:00:23 - 1 minute, 23 frames
Understanding Timecode to Frames Conversion
What is Timecode?
Timecode is a sequence of numeric codes generated at regular intervals by a timing synchronization system. It's used in video production to identify specific frames in a video sequence. The standard format HH:MM:SS:FR represents hours, minutes, seconds, and frames.
Conversion Formula
Total Frames = (Hours × 3600 + Minutes × 60 + Seconds) × Frame Rate + Frames
- Step 1: Convert time to total seconds
- Step 2: Multiply by frame rate
- Step 3: Add the additional frame count
Applications
- •Video Editing: Precise frame-accurate cuts and edits
- •Film Production: Scene identification and logging
- •Post-Production: Audio synchronization and effects timing
- •Broadcasting: Program timing and commercial insertion
Frame Rate Impact
The same timecode will result in different frame counts depending on the frame rate. Higher frame rates capture more frames per second, resulting in smoother motion but larger file sizes. Lower frame rates are more efficient but may appear less smooth.