Timelapse Duration Calculator
Plan frame count, playback length and source-image storage.
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Connect the capture interval to the final playback
Enter seconds between frames, total shooting hours, playback frame rate and average file size for one source frame. The planner counts frames including the first capture, divides them by playback FPS and estimates source-image storage. It also shows the ratio between real shooting time and the compressed output duration.
Plan the full capture system
Battery capacity, card space, write speed, intervalometer limits, changing exposure, weather, tripod security and post-production encoding can interrupt or alter a sequence. Use the result to size the plan, then test the complete camera and power setup before leaving it unattended.
Frequently asked questions
Does the frame count include the first image?
Yes. It counts a frame at the start plus each completed interval.
Is final video file size calculated?
No. Storage refers to source frames; the encoded video depends on codec and bitrate.
Does it include editing time?
No. It calculates capture and playback quantities only.