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How to Convert Image Sequence to Video in Blender?

Published in Video Editing 2 mins read

To convert an image sequence to video in Blender, set the output properties, select a frame rate, and choose a video file format like FFmpeg video.

Here's a breakdown of the process:

  1. Open Blender: Launch Blender.
  2. Go to the Video Sequence Editor (VSE): In the top menu, select "+", then "Video Editing" > "Video Sequence Editor".
  3. Add Image Sequence: Go to "Add" > "Image/Sequence." Navigate to the folder containing your image sequence and select the first image. Make sure "Use Sequencer" is checked. Blender will automatically recognize and import the entire sequence if the images are numbered sequentially (e.g., image0001.png, image0002.png, etc.).
  4. Set Output Properties:
    • Resolution: In the "Properties" panel (usually on the right side, if not visible, press 'N'), under the "Dimensions" section, set the desired resolution (X and Y).
    • Frame Rate: Under the "Frame Rate" section, choose the desired frame rate (e.g., 24 fps, 30 fps). This controls how many images are displayed per second of video.
    • Start and End Frames: Ensure the start and end frame numbers in the timeline match the length of your image sequence. You can adjust them in the "Frame Range" section.
  5. Set Output Format:
    • In the "Output" section of the "Properties" panel (right side), specify the output directory where the video will be saved.
    • Under "File Format," choose "FFmpeg video."
  6. Configure Encoding (FFmpeg Settings):
    • Expand the "Encoding" section.
    • Set the "Container" to a video format like "MPEG-4" or "AVI."
    • Choose a video codec, such as "H.264" for MPEG-4 or "Xvid" for AVI. H.264 is a common and efficient codec.
    • Adjust the "Output Quality" as needed. A higher quality setting will result in a larger file size. "Perceptually Lossless" is a good starting point.
    • Set the "Encoding Speed". Slower speed usually results in a higher quality video with lower file size.
  7. Render the Video: Go to "Render" > "Render Animation" (or press Ctrl+F12). Blender will now process the image sequence and create a video file in the specified output directory.

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