Video to GIF Converter
Cut a moment out of a video and turn it into a looping GIF. Set where the clip starts, how long it runs and how large it should be, then preview before you download.
- Files stay on your device
- No sign-up
- Free to use
How to use Video to GIF
- Drop a video onto the upload area.
- Play the preview to find your moment, then set the start time and the clip length.
- Choose the GIF width and frame rate. Smaller and fewer frames mean a smaller file.
- Select Create GIF, check the preview and download it.
Video to GIF features
Trim to the moment
Set a start time and a duration of up to 30 seconds; use the “Use current time” button to grab the position from the player.
Optimised colour palette
Each GIF is built with its own 256-colour palette for cleaner gradients and less banding.
Size controls
Choose the width and frame rate to keep the file small enough to share.
Instant preview
See the finished animation and its file size before downloading.
Runs locally
The video is not uploaded anywhere.
When to use Video to GIF
- Sharing a short reaction or highlight in a chat or on social media.
- Showing a bug or a software feature in a ticket, README or documentation.
- Adding a looping demo to a presentation or email.
- Creating a preview animation for a product or tutorial.
Video to GIF FAQ
Why are GIF files so large?
GIF is a 1987 image format that stores every frame as a picture with at most 256 colours and only basic compression. A few seconds of GIF can be larger than a minute of MP4. Keep clips short, narrow and at a low frame rate.
How can I make the GIF smaller?
Reduce the width first, then the frame rate, then the duration. Going from 640 to 320 pixels wide cuts the size by roughly three quarters.
What frame rate should I use?
10–15 frames per second is smooth enough for most clips. Higher rates look more fluid but increase the file size in proportion.
Does the GIF have sound?
No. The GIF format cannot contain audio.
Is there a limit on clip length?
Clips can be up to 30 seconds. For longer animations a video format such as MP4 gives far better quality at a fraction of the size.
Getting good-looking GIFs
A GIF frame can use only 256 colours, while video uses millions. The quality of a GIF depends on how well those 256 are chosen. This converter analyses the clip first and builds a palette tailored to it, then maps each frame to that palette with dithering, which hides the limited colour range by mixing neighbouring pixels.
GIF remains popular because it plays automatically and loops everywhere, including places where video is not allowed. It is, however, a poor fit for long or detailed footage. If the destination supports it, a short muted MP4 or WebM gives a sharper result at about a tenth of the size.
Before converting, trim the clip to the moment that matters. A GIF that loops a two- or three-second action, a reaction or a short demonstration is far more effective than a long excerpt, and every extra second adds frames and size. Reducing the width has an even bigger effect, because the number of pixels falls with the square of the width: halving it cuts each frame to a quarter. Lowering the frame rate to 10 to 15 frames per second is usually unnoticeable for screen recordings and casual clips.