Video to GIF

Turn a short video clip into an animated GIF.

Select video

or drop an MP4, MOV, WebM, or MKV video here.

Your video stays on your device. It is processed by your browser and is not uploaded.

About Video to GIF

Turn a short part of a video into an animated GIF.

How to use Video to GIF

1

Add your file

Choose a file or drag it onto the upload box. We check that the file type and size are supported.

2

Pick your options

Change the settings shown next to the file if you need to. The defaults work for most files.

3

Download the result

Click the main button, then download your new file. Check it before you share or submit it.

What it does

  • ✓Pick up to 20 seconds of the video
  • ✓Choose a width of 320, 480, or 640 px and 8, 12, or 15 frames per second
  • ✓Preview the GIF before downloading

When to use it

Chats and documents

Show a quick action or reaction where video is not supported.

How-to steps

Turn a few seconds of a screen recording into a looping GIF for a guide.

Your file stays on your device

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your file is processed on your own device and is never uploaded to our servers.

Tips

  • •GIF files grow quickly. Short clips, 480 px width, and 12 fps keep them manageable.
  • •GIFs have at most 256 colours per frame, so detailed scenes can look grainy.

Video to GIF FAQ