FramePin
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What is FramePin?
FramePin is a free, no-sign-up web tool that annotates screen recordings by adding freeze frames and animated callouts. It processes video directly in Google Chrome on Desktop using built-in WebCodecs, meaning your files never leave your computer and everything runs securely and locally in your browser. The tool is designed specifically for creating bug reports or feature requests by annotating screen recordings.
Key features include adding freeze frames with animated callouts (arrows, shapes, labels) that blend into your video, smooth professional zooms to highlight code or UI elements, hiding sensitive information like passwords or emails, and a library of high-quality annotation tools. You can instantly export freeze frames as PDF files or high-res image packs, turning your video into a downloadable manual or slide deck without using clumsy screenshot tools.
FramePin is perfect for internal team training, customer support teams, and software demo creators. It's built for non-editors with no complex timelines, keyframes, or multi-track systems—just point, click, and edit. The pre-styled callouts mean you grab an arrow, shape, or text box from the built-in library and drop it on the screen immediately.
FramePin pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
FramePin is completely free to use with no paid plans. No registration or credit card is required. The tool has no account needed and no subscription fees. All features including freeze frames, animated callouts, zooms, sensitive info hiding, annotation library, and PDF/image export are included in the free tier.
FramePin pros
- Free with no account or credit card required
- No sign-up needed to start using the tool
- Processes video locally in browser—zero server uploads
- Files never leave your computer for privacy
- Built for non-editors with no complex timelines
- No keyframes or confusing multi-track systems
- Pre-styled callouts ready to drop on screen
- Library of high-quality arrows, shapes, and labels
- Add freeze frames with animated callouts seamlessly
- Smooth professional zooms to highlight details
- Easy to hide sensitive information like passwords
- Export freeze frames as PDF or high-res image pack
- Turn video into downloadable manual in seconds
- Runs in Google Chrome browser on Desktop
- Uses built-in WebCodecs for fast processing
- Point, click, and edit workflow is simple
- Perfect for bug reports and feature requests
- Ideal for team training and customer support
- Great for software demos and tutorials
FramePin cons
- Only works in Google Chrome browser
- Requires Desktop computer, not mobile
- No support for other browsers like Firefox
- No cloud storage or video hosting included
- Only processes video, doesn't record screen
- No advanced video editing features
- Limited to freeze frames and callouts only
- No timeline-based editing interface
- Requires Chrome with WebCodecs support
Frequently asked questions about FramePin
What is FramePin used for?
FramePin is specifically designed for creating bug reports or feature requests by annotating screen recordings. It's also perfect for internal team training, customer support, and software demos.
Do I need to sign up for FramePin?
No, FramePin is free with no sign-up required. No registration or credit card is needed to start using the tool.
Does FramePin upload my files to servers?
No, FramePin processes video directly in your Chrome browser using built-in WebCodecs. Your files never leave your computer—zero server uploads means everything processes securely and instantly locally.
What browser does FramePin work in?
Right now, FramePin requires Google Chrome browser on Desktop. It uses built-in WebCodecs which currently only works in Chrome.
Can I add freeze frames to my screen recording?
Yes, FramePin lets you add freeze frames with animated callouts that blend perfectly into your video. You can keep viewers engaged without breaking the flow of your story.
How do I hide sensitive information in videos?
FramePin makes it easy to hide sensitive information like passwords or emails. This keeps your tutorials professional while protecting your data.
What annotation tools does FramePin have?
FramePin has a library of high-quality arrows, shapes, and labels. You also get pre-styled callouts including text boxes—just grab one from the built-in library and drop it on the screen.
How do I export my freeze frames?
You can instantly export freeze frames as a PDF file or a high-res image pack. This turns your video into a downloadable manual or slide deck in seconds.
Is FramePin hard to learn for non-editors?
No, FramePin is built for non-editors with no complex timelines, keyframes, or confusing multi-track systems. The workflow is just point, click, and edit.
Does FramePin record my screen?
No, FramePin annotates existing screen recordings—it doesn't record your screen. You need to have a screen recording file to add freeze frames and callouts to it.