Video to GIF
GIFs get big fast: 3–5 seconds, 360–480 px wide and 10 frames per second is a good balance.
A moment from a video, as a GIF
Turn a funny moment, a product demo or a few seconds of a screen recording into a GIF that autoplays silently in chats, docs and forums. Choose where the clip starts and how long it is, then frames are captured from the video and encoded as an animated GIF — all in your browser.
Settings
- Start and length — type a time or pause the player and click “Start at current frame”. Up to 15 seconds.
- Width — 360–480 px is plenty for chat; 640 px for blogs or docs.
- Frames per second — 10 is smooth enough for most clips; 15 for fast motion; 8 for the smallest file.
- Loop — forever, or play once and stop on the last frame.
GIF is an old format limited to 256 colors per frame, so files grow quickly and gradients can band. The estimated size is shown before you start and the actual size after. Sound is not included. Your video never leaves your device. To build a GIF from photos instead, use GIF Maker.
Frequently asked questions
My GIF is over 10 MB.
Reduce the width to 360 px, use 8 frames per second, or shorten the clip.
The video won't open.
Your browser can't play that codec. Try another browser (Chrome, Safari) or a video recorded in a more compatible format (H.264).
Can I add captions?
Not in this tool.
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