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Video hook timer
Viewers decide in seconds. Mark the moment your hook lands, see how fast it is, and export the hook to test or share.
Upload a video to time its hook
or drop a file here · MP4, MOV, WebM or MKV
Processed on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
Video Hook Timer: free, private and right in your browser
Viewers decide in seconds. Mark the moment your hook lands, see how fast it is, and export the hook to test or share.
- Exact hook length
- Instant / strong / slow rating
- Frame-by-frame filmstrip of the first 6 s
- Export the hook clip as MP4
- Export a filmstrip PNG
How to use the video hook timer
REC 00:42Step 01Choose your video
Select an MP4, MOV or WebM video.
REC 00:42Step 02Mark the hook
Pause where viewers understand why to keep watching, or click a frame in the filmstrip.
MOV → MP4Step 03Export
Download the hook as its own clip or a filmstrip image.
Compare hook versions
Export several hook clips and test which one keeps people watching.
Client feedback
Share a filmstrip of the opening seconds for quick review.
Editing check
Find slow intros and greetings before you post.
Frequently asked questions
Is anything uploaded?
No. Your script and videos stay in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
How long should a hook be?
Under 3 seconds is a common goal for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, and under 1.5 seconds is even better. Show the result, the problem or a bold claim first.
Does it detect the hook automatically?
No. You mark where the hook lands, because only you know the moment the idea becomes clear.
Is the filmstrip frame-exact?
It shows frames every half second, close enough to judge pacing. The hook clip export is cut exactly.
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