Frames ↔ Timecode Calculator
Convert a frame count to HH:MM:SS:FF at any frame rate, and back — the everyday math of edit lists, EDLs and conform notes.
Frame 86,400 at 24 fps is exactly 01:00:00:00 — one hour. Editors live in this conversion when reading EDLs, conform reports or VFX pull lists. Note this uses non-drop counting; for 29.97/59.94 broadcast use the drop-frame calculator so the clock stays real-time accurate.
Rule / Formula
Convert a frame count to HH:MM:SS:FF at any frame rate, and back — the everyday math of edit lists, EDLs and conform notes.
About Frames ↔ Timecode Calculator
Convert a frame count to HH:MM:SS:FF at any frame rate, and back — the everyday math of edit lists, EDLs and conform notes. Frame 86,400 at 24 fps is exactly 01:00:00:00 — one hour. Editors live in this conversion when reading EDLs, conform reports or VFX pull lists. Note this uses non-drop counting; for 29.97/59.94 broadcast use the drop-frame calculator so the clock stays real-time accurate.
How to use Frames ↔ Timecode Calculator
- 1Enter your values into the fields in Frames ↔ Timecode Calculator.
- 2The result and any pass/fail verdict update instantly as you type — no button to press.
- 3Check the substituted formula and worked example to see exactly how the result was derived.
- 4Copy or note the result for your spec, delivery or planning.
Why use Frames ↔ Timecode Calculator?
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser with instant, private results — no data leaves your device.
- ✓Built on a published reference: SMPTE ST 12-1 (Time and Control Code).
- ✓Shows the governing formula and a worked example, so you can trust and check every result.
- ✓100% free with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limits.
- ✓Works on any device — desktop, tablet or phone — and keeps working offline once loaded.
Frequently asked questions
What does Frames ↔ Timecode Calculator do?+
Convert a frame count to HH:MM:SS:FF at any frame rate, and back — the everyday math of edit lists, EDLs and conform notes. Frame 86,400 at 24 fps is exactly 01:00:00:00 — one hour.
Is my data private?+
Yes. Frames ↔ Timecode Calculator runs entirely in your browser — your inputs are never uploaded, stored or logged.
What standard or source is Frames ↔ Timecode Calculator based on?+
It follows SMPTE ST 12-1 (Time and Control Code). Always confirm against the current official document, as specifications and rates can change.
What formula does it use?+
Frames ↔ Timecode Calculator uses: seconds = frames ÷ fps; HH:MM:SS:FF derived from the seconds and the frame remainder. The tool shows this formula with your own numbers substituted so you can verify the result.
Is Frames ↔ Timecode Calculator free to use?+
Yes — it is completely free with no account, no sign-up and no usage limits. There is no watermark and no paywall.
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