by Ahmed Abdallah·Workflow
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SnapFrame earns its place in the aescripts library for keeping frame export to a single click while handling bit depth, duplicate filenames, and settings retention behind the scenes.
SnapFrame is a script for After Effects that exports the current frame as an image in one click. It works across 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit depth without affecting image colors, so exports keep their original color regardless of the composition's bit depth.
The script retains your selected settings between exports, letting you capture multiple frames with the same options rather than reconfiguring each time. If a file with the same name already exists in the save folder, SnapFrame appends a number instead of overwriting it. A dedicated "UI Setting" tab lets you customize the experience, including a delay time input that adjusts the gap between export and import, and a "Default" button restores the script's default settings. Should an import fail due to slow disk speed, a retry window opens automatically.
SnapFrame is compatible with After Effects 2026 through 2020. Version 1.0.3, released March 13, 2025, fixed a script error tied to an undefined JSON reference. It's available for After Effects users who need a quick way to save single frames as images.
SnapFrame is best for after Effects users who need a quick way to save single frames as images.
SnapFrame is completely free to download and use.
SnapFrame is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020, covering a broad span of recent releases. If you run any of these versions, the script should load and export frames as expected. The current release is version 1.0.3, updated on March 13, 2025, which resolved a script error involving an undefined JSON reference. For versions outside this range, check the developer's page before installing.
SnapFrame fully supports 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit depth without affecting image colors. An earlier update fixed a compatibility issue so that exports across all three bit depths keep their colors intact. This means you can use it whether your composition runs at standard 8-bit or a higher-precision 32-bit pipeline. If you switch depth between exports, the script handles each one without altering the output color.
SnapFrame appends a number to the filename when an image with the same name already exists in the save folder, so existing exports are not overwritten. This lets you export multiple frames into one folder without manually renaming each file. The same update also made the script retain your selected settings between exports, so repeated frame captures use consistent options rather than reverting to defaults every time.
SnapFrame is listed here as free. For current licensing terms, download links, and any usage conditions, check the developer's page on aescripts. Beyond pricing, the script is maintained: version 1.0.3 arrived on March 13, 2025 with a bug fix, following an earlier update that added a dedicated UI Setting tab and a button to restore default settings across the interface.
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