About this Video to GIF tool
GIFs play automatically and loop everywhere, even where videos don't: email, documentation, GitHub, Slack and old forums.
Choose where the GIF starts and how long it lasts, then pick its width and smoothness. Shorter, smaller GIFs load fastest; 480 px at 12 fps is a good balance.
How to use Video to GIF
- Choose or drop the video.
- Play it and set the start, then pick the length.
- Choose the width and frames per second.
- Click Make GIF and download.
Features
Pick any moment
Start anywhere in the video.
Size control
240 to 800 px wide.
Smoothness
8 to 20 frames per second.
No watermark
Clean GIFs.
Private
Nothing is uploaded.
Good to know
- Works in up-to-date Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on computers and Android. iPhones with iOS 17 or newer work too.
- Files up to about 1 GB work well on most computers. Phones handle shorter clips best.
- Only edit videos you own or have permission to use.
- GIFs are much larger than videos. Keep them short (under 10 seconds) and under 640 px wide.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my GIF so big?
GIF is an old format with no modern compression. Use a shorter clip, a smaller width or fewer frames per second.
Can I make a GIF from a YouTube video?
Only from video files on your device that you have the right to use.
Does the GIF have sound?
No, the GIF format can't contain sound.
Is my video uploaded?
No. The whole job runs inside your browser using your device's built-in video encoder, so the video never leaves your device.