# shotseq > shotseq is a free, browser-based tool that turns a folder of photos into a video — no upload, no server, no account. It encodes H.264 (MP4) and VP9 (WebM) locally using the WebCodecs API, supporting 720p–4K at 24/30/60 fps with cut or crossfade transitions. shotseq is local-first: everything runs in your browser. No images leave your device. Built with Astro and deployed on Cloudflare Pages. Key capabilities: - Drag-and-drop image sequencing with per-image duration editing - Hard cuts or smooth crossfade transitions - MP4 (H.264) and WebM (VP9) export up to 4K - Aspect ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5, 3:2 - Frame rates: 24, 30, 60 fps - Supported inputs: JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC - Works in Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox ## App - [shotseq editor](https://shotseq.com/): The main image-to-video sequencing tool — drop images, reorder, and export. ## Blog - [Aspect ratios for slideshow video](https://shotseq.com/blog/aspect-ratios-for-slideshow-video/): A field guide to choosing 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5, or 3:2 when sequencing photos into video. ## Tools - [Aspect Crop](https://shotseq.com/tools/aspect-crop/): Batch crop images to a single aspect ratio in your browser. Free, local, no upload. ## Optional - [GitHub repository](https://github.com/airyland/shotseq.com): Source code, issues, and contributions. - [Privacy policy](https://shotseq.com/legal/#privacy): How shotseq handles your data (it doesn't — everything is local). - [Terms of service](https://shotseq.com/legal/#terms): Usage terms for shotseq.