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Video timecode burn-in

Professional timecode overlays for review and delivery

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SMPTE & Custom Timecode Formats
SMPTE & Custom Timecode Formats

Burn standard SMPTE timecode (HH:MM:SS:FF), millisecond timestamps (HH:MM:SS.mmm), absolute frame counts, or total seconds directly onto your video frames.

Custom Frame Rates & Start Offset
Custom Frame Rates & Start Offset

Set precise target frame rates (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 NDF/DF, 30, 50, 60 FPS) and configure start timecode offsets (e.g. 01:00:00:00) for industry post-production workflows.

Full Style & Position Control
Full Style & Position Control

Position timecode overlays anywhere on frame (Top, Center, Bottom) and customize font size, text color, background box opacity, and padding.

Frame-by-Frame Stepping & Inspection
Frame-by-Frame Stepping & Inspection

Use precise frame-stepping controls (-1 Frame / +1 Frame) to verify exact keyframe timestamps and sync points before exporting.

Essential for Client Review & Multi-Cam Sync
Essential for Client Review & Multi-Cam Sync

Ideal for post-production editors, director review screeners, legal footage archiving, and multi-camera sync reference clips.

100% Private & Browser-Based
100% Private & Browser-Based

All video frame extraction, timecode calculation, overlay rendering, and MP4 export are performed client-side inside your browser without uploading files to any server.

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Steps to Burn Timecode Overlay onto Video

1 . Upload your video file (MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV supported).
2 . Select your preferred timecode format: SMPTE (HH:MM:SS:FF), Milliseconds, or Frame Count.
3 . Configure target frame rate (FPS) and start timecode offset (e.g. 01:00:00:00).
4 . Choose overlay position (Top/Bottom Center, Corners) and customize font size, color, and background box.
5 . Preview live on the stage player and click 'Export Video with Timecode' to download your MP4.

Frequently Asked Questions


How does the Video Timecode Burn-in tool work?

The tool reads your video metadata client-side, calculates frame-accurate timecode values based on your selected FPS and start offset, renders the overlay synchronously via HTML5 Canvas, and encodes a burned-in MP4 video.

What timecode formats are supported?

You can select SMPTE Standard (HH:MM:SS:FF), Milliseconds (HH:MM:SS.mmm), Absolute Frame Count (Frame 001234), or Simple Seconds.

Does it support drop-frame and non-drop-frame timecode?

Yes! You can choose exact frame rates including 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 (Non-Drop Frame / Drop-Frame), 30, 50, and 60 FPS.

Are my video files uploaded to any server?

No! All video loading, timecode rendering, and MP4 generation take place 100% locally inside your web browser.

Our USPs

Security 100% (No files are sent to server for processing)
File size limits None (No limit on size of files)
Usage limits None (Process as many files as you want)
Price Free
User Information Captured None (We do not request for user information such as email / phone number)
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