Video to GIF converter
Turn a short video clip into an animated GIF.
Your files never leave your device.
Quick answer
To make a GIF from a video, drop the clip in, choose the start, length, width and frame rate, then press Make GIF. Short clips of a few seconds work best.
Drop files here
or paste from your clipboard
How to convert Video to GIF
- Drop a video clip onto the box.
- Choose where the GIF starts, how long it is, its width and its frames per second.
- Press Make GIF.
- Download the GIF, or share it straight from your files.
GIF is an animated picture with no sound. It works everywhere but is huge compared with video.
Common questions
How do I keep the GIF small?
GIF files grow fast. Keep the clip under 10 seconds, use a width of 320 to 480 pixels and 10 frames per second. Each of these cuts the size a lot.
Why does the GIF have no sound?
The GIF format cannot carry sound at all. If you need sound, keep the clip as an MP4 instead.
Can I turn any video into a GIF?
Yes: MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV, AVI and most phone videos work. Pick the start and length to choose the moment.
Is my video uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion happens inside your browser tab, so your video never leaves your device. We cannot see it or keep a copy.
Why was the first conversion slow to start?
The first time you convert audio or video, your browser downloads the conversion engine (ffmpeg, about 30 MB) from a public CDN. After that it is cached, so the next ones start straight away. Your files are not part of that download.
How big a file can I convert?
Everything runs in your browser's memory, so the limit is your device. We suggest about 500 MB on a computer and 100 MB on a phone. Beyond that, the tab may slow down or run out of memory. A computer is much faster than a phone.