Timecode Calculator

Add and subtract SMPTE timecode, convert between frame rates, and convert frames to timecode.

Result
01:05:30;00

Total Frames

117,782

Duration

1h 5m 29.997s

Calculation Tape

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Frame Rate Reference

23.976Film (NTSC)
24Cinema
25PAL/SECAM
29.97 NDFNTSC Non-Drop
29.97 DFNTSC Drop Frame
30HD

Tips

  • • Use ; for drop frame (01:00:00;00)
  • • Use : for non-drop (01:00:00:00)
  • • 29.97 DF drops frames 0 and 1 each minute except every 10th
  • • Convert between rates preserves real-time duration
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