Video to GIF
Choose a video, pick the part you want and download it as an animated GIF.
Your GIF is ready
This GIF is quite large. Some apps and websites only accept GIFs up to about 10–15 MB. A smaller size, fewer frames per second or a shorter part will make it smaller.
How to make a GIF from a video
- Choose your video
Tap “Choose video” or drag the file onto the page. MP4, MOV, WEBM and most other videos work.
- Pick the part and the size
Drag the two handles under the video to the part you want. Then choose the size and how smoothly it should play. Captions, speed and other settings are under “More options”.
- Make and download
Press “Make GIF”, check how it looks, then press “Download GIF”.
Questions
How long can my GIF be?
Up to 60 seconds. GIFs grow quickly with length, so a few seconds is usually best for sharing. For a longer clip, a smaller size or 10 frames per second keeps the file manageable.
Why is my GIF file so big?
A GIF stores every frame as a full picture, so its size grows with the length, the size and the number of frames per second. To make it smaller, choose a shorter part, the “Small” size or 10 fps. Under “More options” you can also lower the number of colours. Keep “Reduce file size” switched on.
Will my GIF have sound?
No. The GIF format can't hold sound, so the GIF is silent even if the video has audio. To keep the sound, use MP4 to MP3 instead.
Can I add text to my GIF?
Yes. Open “More options” and type your text under “Caption”. You can put it at the top or the bottom and choose its size and colour. The video shows a preview of where it will appear.
Can I make the GIF square for social media?
Yes. Under “More options”, choose “Square” or another shape. The edges are trimmed to fit and the middle of the video is kept.
Can I make a GIF that plays backwards or back and forth?
Yes. Under “More options”, set the direction to “Backward”, or to “Back and forth” for a GIF that plays forward and then in reverse, over and over.
Which videos can I use?
Most videos from phones, cameras and screen recorders: MP4, MOV, M4V, WEBM and MKV. If a video won't open, your browser may not support how it was recorded. Try saving it again as an MP4 or opening it in a different browser.
Why do the colours look slightly different?
A GIF can show at most 256 colours per frame, while a video has millions. The colours are chosen frame by frame to stay as close as possible to the video. Turning on “Smooth colour gradients” helps with skies and shadows.