Video to GIF
Last updated: June 1, 2026In-browserTurn any video clip into an animated GIF.
Video to GIF is a free online tool to turn any video clip into an animated GIF. It runs entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device — nothing is uploaded. There's no sign-up, no watermark, and it works on any modern browser on desktop or mobile.
How to use Video to GIF
Video to GIF turns a clip from MP4, MOV or WebM into a high-quality animated GIF in your browser. Trim to the exact moment you want, set the frame rate and size, and export a loop ready for chats, docs and social — no upload, no watermark and no sign-up.
Read the full guide: How to Convert a Video to a GIF (Free Online)
- 1Drop in your video clip.
- 2Trim to the section you want and set the frame rate and width.
- 3Export and download your animated GIF.
Trim before you export
Grab just the few seconds that matter so the GIF stays small and on-point.
Control quality and size
Adjust frame rate and width to balance smoothness against file size.
Private and free
The clip is converted on your device — nothing is uploaded and there's no watermark.
Turn a screen recording into a GIF
Recorded a quick screen capture to show a bug or demo a feature? Drop the MP4 or MOV in, trim to the exact moment the action happens, and export a looping GIF you can paste straight into a GitHub issue, Jira ticket, README, or Slack thread. A GIF auto-plays inline where an embedded video won't, so reviewers see the steps instantly without clicking play.
Make a reaction GIF from a clip
Found the perfect two-second moment in a movie, show, or YouTube clip? Load the file, drag the trim handles to that single reaction, and set the width to 320 or 480px to keep it light. The result loops endlessly, ready to drop into a group chat, Discord, or a tweet. Keeping the clip short and the frame rate at 15fps gives a smooth loop that still sends fast.
Shrink a GIF to fit upload limits
A GIF that's too big to attach is almost always too long, too wide, or running too many frames. Re-export your source clip here with a tighter trim, a smaller width like 320 or 240px, and the frame rate dropped to 10fps. Each setting cuts the file size, helping you land under email, Slack, or forum attachment caps without losing the moment that matters.
Video to GIF — frequently asked questions
How do I make a GIF from a video?
Drop in the video, drag the trim handles to the part you want, choose a frame rate and width, then export — the GIF downloads straight away.
Why is my GIF file large?
GIFs are inefficient for long or high-frame-rate clips. Keep it short, lower the frame rate (10–15fps is plenty) and reduce the width to shrink the file.
Is there a length limit?
There's no hard limit, but short loops (a few seconds) make the best, smallest GIFs. Longer clips are better kept as video.
Does it add a watermark?
No. The exported GIF is clean, with no watermark or sign-up.
Are my videos uploaded?
No — the conversion runs entirely in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
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