Video length converter

A precise tool for editors and creators to convert video lengths between timecodes, seconds, milliseconds, and frames across common frame rates.

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About This Tool

The tool accepts multiple representations of video duration and converts between them with frame-rate awareness. It supports timecodes (HH:MM:SS or HH:MM:SS:FF), seconds, milliseconds, and raw frame counts, with an optional frame rate when frames are involved. This supports workflows from timeline assembly to caption timing, color grading, and export QA. Conceptually, the engine parses the input, normalizes it to a base unit (seconds or frames), applies the appropriate conversion rules, and formats the result in the requested unit. Practically, a user can input a timecode like 01:02:03:12 and convert it to seconds at 30 fps, or convert 3600 frames to a timecode at 24 fps. The tool’s value lies in accuracy, speed, and consistency across disparate production stages. Key features include robust timecode parsing, frame-rate-aware math, reversible conversions, and clear outputs suitable for downstream use in editors and QA pipelines. Typical use cases include timeline synchronization, encoding preparation, and precise captioning timing. The approach minimizes arithmetic errors and automates repetitive calculations across formats.

How to Use

  1. Provide inputs: select input_type (timecode|seconds|milliseconds|frames) and enter input_value.
  2. Choose target_unit: (timecode|seconds|milliseconds|frames) and supply frame_rate if required.
  3. Run calculation: the tool computes and formats the result according to target_unit.
  4. Review outputs: validate the converted value and, if converting to timecode, ensure proper padding and FF when applicable.
  5. Export or copy results for use in editing, QA, or delivery timelines.
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What inputs are accepted?
The tool accepts timecodes (HH:MM:SS or HH:MM:SS:FF), seconds, milliseconds, or frames, plus an optional frame rate when converting from or to frames.
How is frames-to-time calculated?
Time in seconds = frames ÷ frame_rate. For a given seconds value, frames = seconds × frame_rate. Timecode results use hours, minutes, seconds, and optional frames based on frame_rate.
Which frame rates are supported?
Standard rates such as 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, and 60 fps are supported; other numeric rates can be used when provided.
Can I convert from timecode to frames without a frame rate?
No. Converting from timecode to frames requires a frame_rate to determine the exact frame count; provide the rate to ensure accurate results.

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