How to use frame-by-frame editor on Pimosa

intermediate 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18

Quick Answer

Access Pimosa's frame-by-frame editor by selecting your video and clicking the Frame Editor tool. Use arrow keys or the frame navigation controls to move through individual frames and make precise edits to specific moments in your video.

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Prerequisites

Pimosa account with editing access
Video file uploaded to Pimosa workspace
Basic understanding of video timeline navigation
Familiarity with Pimosa's main interface

Step-by-Step Instructions

Open the Frame-by-Frame Editor

Navigate to your Pimosa workspace and select the video you want to edit. Click on the Frame Editor button in the top toolbar, or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac). The video will switch to frame-by-frame editing mode with enhanced timeline controls.

Ensure your video is fully loaded before entering frame-by-frame mode for smoother navigation

Navigate Between Frames

Use the left and right arrow keys to move one frame backward or forward. Alternatively, click the Previous Frame (◄) and Next Frame (►) buttons in the frame control panel. The current frame number will display in the Frame Counter at the bottom of the timeline.

Hold Shift while using arrow keys to jump 10 frames at a time for faster navigation

Set Precise Cut Points

Navigate to the exact frame where you want to make a cut. Click the Split tool or press S to create a cut point at the current frame. The timeline will show a split marker, and you can now select individual segments for editing or deletion.

Use the zoom slider to magnify the timeline view for more precise frame selection

Apply Frame-Level Effects

Select a specific frame or frame range by clicking and dragging in the timeline. Open the Effects Panel and choose from frame-specific options like Color Correction, Blur, or Brightness. Effects will be applied only to the selected frames.

Preview effects in real-time by enabling the Live Preview toggle in the effects panel

Add Frame Markers and Annotations

Right-click on any frame in the timeline and select Add Marker. Type your annotation in the marker dialog box. Markers appear as colored dots on the timeline and help you track important moments or editing notes for collaboration.

Use different marker colors to categorize your annotations (red for cuts, blue for effects, etc.)

Duplicate or Delete Specific Frames

Select the frame(s) you want to modify using click and drag selection. To duplicate frames, press Ctrl+D or click Duplicate Frames in the right-click menu. To delete frames, press Delete or select Remove Frames from the context menu.

Be cautious when deleting frames as this action cannot be undone after saving the project

Export Frame-Edited Video

Once your frame-by-frame edits are complete, click the Export button in the top-right corner. Choose your desired output format and quality settings. Click Start Export to render your video with all frame-level modifications applied.

Enable 'High Quality Frame Processing' in export settings for professional-grade output

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Frame navigation is laggy or unresponsive

Clear your browser cache and ensure you have sufficient RAM available. Try reducing video preview quality in Settings > Playback Quality to Medium or Low.

Cannot see frame numbers in the timeline

Enable frame number display by right-clicking the timeline and selecting Show Frame Numbers. Alternatively, go to View > Timeline Options > Frame Display.

Frame cuts are not appearing at the correct position

Ensure you're zoomed in enough on the timeline for precise positioning. Use Ctrl+Mouse Wheel to zoom in further and verify the playhead is on the exact frame before making cuts.

Exported video has frame synchronization issues

Check that your original video has a consistent frame rate. Go to Project Settings > Frame Rate and ensure it matches your source video's frame rate before exporting.

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