Video to GIF

Create animated GIFs from your videos for chats, forums, documentation and social media. Choose where the GIF starts, how long it lasts (up to 30 seconds), how smooth it is and how wide.

Each GIF gets its own optimised colour palette, so it looks sharper and has less banding than a simple conversion.

How to make a GIF from a video

1. Upload a video (MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI or WEBM).
2. Set the start time and length in seconds.
3. Choose the frames per second and width.
4. Click Convert and download your GIF.

Video to GIF features

• Optimised palette for clear colours.
• Frame rates from 8 to 24 fps and widths from 320 to 800 px.
• Loops forever, ready for chats and web pages.

How to keep GIFs small

GIF is an old format and files grow quickly. Shorter clips, 10 to 12 frames per second and a width of 320 to 480 pixels give the best balance. For much smaller animations, try Video to WEBP.

Frequently asked questions

How long can my GIF be?

Up to 30 seconds. Shorter GIFs load faster and are accepted by more sites.

Does the GIF have sound?

No, the GIF format cannot contain audio.

Why is my GIF bigger than the video?

GIF compression is far less efficient than modern video. Lower the width or frame rate, or use Video to WEBP.

Can I convert a GIF back to video?

Yes, use GIF to MP4.

Privacy, limits and file safety

Your files are processed on our own server, are never shared with anyone and are deleted automatically 60 minutes after processing. You can upload files up to 500 MB and 60 minutes long. No sign-up, no watermark and no software to install: it works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone.

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