3:2 Pulldown Frame Calculator
Convert a 23.976/24 fps film frame count to the 29.97/30 fps fields it becomes through 3:2 pulldown telecine.
3:2 (2:3) pulldown maps 4 progressive film frames onto 5 interlaced video frames by alternating 3-field and 2-field cadences — how 24 fps film historically reached 60-field NTSC. Knowing the cadence lets you 'reverse telecine' back to clean 24p for modern delivery.
Rule / Formula
Convert a 23.976/24 fps film frame count to the 29.97/30 fps fields it becomes through 3:2 pulldown telecine.
About 3:2 Pulldown Frame Calculator
Convert a 23.976/24 fps film frame count to the 29.97/30 fps fields it becomes through 3:2 pulldown telecine. 3:2 (2:3) pulldown maps 4 progressive film frames onto 5 interlaced video frames by alternating 3-field and 2-field cadences — how 24 fps film historically reached 60-field NTSC. Knowing the cadence lets you 'reverse telecine' back to clean 24p for modern delivery.
How to use 3:2 Pulldown Frame Calculator
- 1Enter your values into the fields in 3:2 Pulldown Frame 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 3:2 Pulldown Frame Calculator?
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser with instant, private results — no data leaves your device.
- ✓Built on a published reference: SMPTE telecine practice.
- ✓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 3:2 Pulldown Frame Calculator do?+
Convert a 23.976/24 fps film frame count to the 29.97/30 fps fields it becomes through 3:2 pulldown telecine. 3:2 (2:3) pulldown maps 4 progressive film frames onto 5 interlaced video frames by alternating 3-field and 2-field cadences — how 24 fps film historically reached 60-field NTSC.
Is my data private?+
Yes. 3:2 Pulldown Frame Calculator runs entirely in your browser — your inputs are never uploaded, stored or logged.
What standard or source is 3:2 Pulldown Frame Calculator based on?+
It follows SMPTE telecine practice; 3:2 pulldown cadence theory. Always confirm against the current official document, as specifications and rates can change.
What formula does it use?+
3:2 Pulldown Frame Calculator uses: 3:2 pulldown spreads 4 film frames across 5 video frames (10 fields): video frames = film frames × 5/4. The tool shows this formula with your own numbers substituted so you can verify the result.
Is 3:2 Pulldown Frame 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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