PGN (Portable Game Notation) is a standard format for recording chess games. It stores all the moves of a game in human-readable text format and is used by Chess.com, Lichess, and most chess software.

How do I convert PGN to video?

Simply paste your PGN into chess.video, choose your video format and style, then click Generate. Your chess game will be converted into a beautiful animated video in seconds.

Yes, chess.video is completely free to use. You can create unlimited chess videos with 4K resolution, multiple themes, and sound effects at no cost.

Can I import games from Chess.com or Lichess?

Yes! You can directly import games from Chess.com and Lichess by entering your username. We'll fetch your recent games and you can select which one to convert to video.

Create Chess Skin

Upload your own chess pieces or create custom board themes. All skins follow the Chess.video Skin Standard v1.0.

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Files should be named: wK.svg, wQ.svg, bK.svg, etc.

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Extensions (Optional)

Add animated effects for game events. Upload GIF files (max 200KB each).

On Capture

When a piece is taken

On Check

When king is in check

On Promotion

When pawn promotes

On Castle

When castling