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How to save a video frame as a photo on your phone

iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel phones all have a built-in tool to convert video frames into photos without taking screenshots.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman on Late Night BBN
Published 11:46 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

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Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIt's a death trap with a jingle, Kenji. Reminds me of two thousand nine. Everything did.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentToday's breakdown is a tutorial.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFox News reports iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel all hide a tool that turns a video frame into a photo.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo the phone has been hiding things from us. Naturally. What's the catch?
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNo screenshot needed. Turning point: you pause on the perfect frame and just keep it. That's elite, Dale.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI'll give it a four out of ten. I still don't own a phone worth the trouble.