The latest articles on DEV Community by Evgeniy Mamonov (@evgeniymamonov1988zcreator). https://dev.to/evgeniymamonov1988zcreator https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4182411%2Fe511e9b3-d71d-4ce0-ab01-922ba62c5fbd.png https://dev.to/evgeniymamonov1988zcreator en Evgeniy Mamonov Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:30:04 +0000 https://dev.to/evgeniymamonov1988zcreator/how-to-make-a-photo-from-a-video-on-a-computer-1il9 https://dev.to/evgeniymamonov1988zcreator/how-to-make-a-photo-from-a-video-on-a-computer-1il9 <p>Sometimes you need a single still picture from a video: a cover image, a photo of a moment, or a frame for a report. Below is how to make a photo from a video on your computer and get a sharp frame instead of a blurry one.</p> <h2> Way 1. A screenshot from a video </h2> <p>The simplest option: pause the video and take a screenshot of the screen. It works, but there are downsides — you capture the whole screen (with the player controls), and the quality is lower than the original frame. Fine for a quick note, not great for a cover image.</p> <h2> Way 2. The VLC player </h2> <p>The free VLC player can save the current frame as a picture: Video → Take Snapshot. It saves a clean frame without the player controls. The downside is that you still have to catch a sharp moment by hand and dig through the menus.</p> <h2> Way 3. A simple program </h2> <p>If you need not one frame but several good ones — or you simply do not want to catch the right moment by hand — use the <strong>Kadrik</strong> program. Drag the video into the window, and it will pull sharp frames from the video on its own: it finds scene changes and keeps the sharp frames, skipping the blurry duplicates. The pictures are saved to the desktop in the Mamonov/Kadrik folder, and the video itself never leaves your computer.</p> <p><a href="https://evgeniymamonov.com/en/kadrik.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">More about the Kadrik program</a></p> <h2> Which format to save in </h2> <p>For photos and covers, <strong>JPG</strong> is a good choice — the file is light and opens everywhere. If you need maximum sharpness with no compression, use PNG. Kadrik saves frames as ready-made pictures, so there is nothing else to set up.</p> <h2> FAQ </h2> <p><strong>How do I grab a frame from a video without losing quality?</strong>**Take the frame from the video file itself (not a photo of the screen), choose a sharp moment and save without heavy compression.</p> <p>Why is my frame blurry?****Most likely there is motion in the frame — that is normal for video. Pick a frame where the picture is “frozen”, or let the program choose the sharp ones for you.</p> <p>Can I grab several frames at once?**<br> Yes. That is exactly what Kadrik is for: it lays the clip out into frames and keeps the sharp ones.</p> <h2> In short </h2> <ul> <li><p>One quick frame — a screenshot or VLC.</p></li> <li><p>A clean frame without the player controls — VLC.</p></li> <li><p>Several sharp frames with no fuss — Kadrik.</p></li> </ul> <p><em>Originally published at <a href="https://evgeniymamonov.com/en/article-kak-sdelat-foto-iz-video.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">evgeniymamonov.com</a>.</em></p> python windows productivity opensource Evgeniy Mamonov Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:15:57 +0000 https://dev.to/evgeniymamonov1988zcreator/how-to-record-an-online-meeting-with-sound-33fc https://dev.to/evgeniymamonov1988zcreator/how-to-record-an-online-meeting-with-sound-33fc <p>The call is over — and a day later you can no longer recall who promised what and by when. Sound familiar? The most reliable way not to miss anything is to record the whole meeting, together with the sound. Here is how to do it on an ordinary computer in a couple of clicks, with no complex setup.</p> <h2> Why record online meetings </h2> <p>A recording comes in handy more often than you might think:</p> <ul> <li><p><strong>Go back to what was agreed.</strong> No need to ask colleagues again — it is all in the video.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Show it to those who could not attend.</strong> You send the file and the person is up to date, without arranging the meeting again.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Keep the training.</strong> A webinar, a walkthrough or an online lesson can be rewatched any time.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Settle disputes.</strong> A recording is an honest witness of what was actually discussed.</p></li> </ul> <h2> What usually gets in the way </h2> <p>It seems like you just press a button and you are done. But in practice it comes down to the small things:</p> <ul> <li><p>Built-in recording is not in every app, and where it exists it is often <strong>available only to the host</strong>.</p></li> <li><p>It records not the whole screen, but only the meeting window.</p></li> <li><p>The most common trouble — <strong>there is video but no sound</strong>. Either only you are heard, or only the other person.</p></li> </ul> <p>Because of this, people waste time on settings instead of simply saving the conversation.</p> <h2> How to record a meeting in a couple of clicks </h2> <p>The easiest way is to use a separate screen recorder — it does not depend on whether you use Zoom, Teams or Google Meet. It works the same with all of them.</p> <ul> <li><p><strong>Open the Screen Recorder program.</strong></p></li> <li><p><strong>Turn on sound recording</strong> — both the microphone (your voice) and the system sound (the other person's voice). It is a single checkbox.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Press Record</strong> and calmly hold your meeting. The program will capture both the picture and all the sound.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Press Save</strong> — the finished video file stays on your computer.</p></li> </ul> <p>No host rights, no clouds. Everything is recorded right on your machine, and the file belongs only to you.</p> <p><a href="https://evgeniymamonov.com/en/screen-recorder.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download Screen Recorder</a></p> <h2> Important: let people know you are recording </h2> <p>Before you press Record, tell the other participants that recording is in progress. It is not just a matter of courtesy — in many cases it is not allowed to record a conversation without the participants' knowledge. A short phrase like "Everyone, I am recording the meeting so we do not miss anything" settles the matter. People are fine with it when they have been told.</p> <h2> Frequently asked questions </h2> <p><strong>Will the other person's voice be recorded?</strong>**Yes. If you enable system sound recording, the file will capture everything coming from the speakers — both your words and the words of the other participants.</p> <p>Can I record without host rights?****Yes. The program records your screen independently of the meeting, so host rights are not needed.</p> <p>What format is the video saved in?****In a regular video file that opens on any computer and is easy to send to colleagues.</p> <p>Does it work on Windows 10 and 11?**<br> Yes, the program is designed for modern versions of Windows.</p> <h2> In short </h2> <p>Recording an online meeting is not a hard task for "techies" but a matter of a couple of clicks. Turn on sound recording, press Record, hold your conversation, press Save. And you no longer have to keep everything in your head or ask colleagues again. Try it yourself — the program can be downloaded and tested for free.</p> <p><a href="https://evgeniymamonov.com/en/screen-recorder.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download Screen Recorder</a></p> <p><em>Originally published at <a href="https://evgeniymamonov.com/en/article-kak-zapisat-onlajn-vstrechu.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">evgeniymamonov.com</a>.</em></p> python windows productivity opensource