Video to GIF
Pick a clip from your video and convert it to a GIF. Adjust FPS and width, processed entirely in your browser — no uploads.
Click or drag a file here
MP4 · WebM · MOV supported
🔒 All processing runs in your browser — files are never uploaded to a server.
🎬 Why convert a video to a GIF?
A GIF is a short looping clip that autoplays anywhere, no player needed. When sharing a highlight on messengers, forums, or social media, cutting just a few memorable seconds into a GIF keeps the file small and plays instantly, instead of sharing the whole video.
⚙️ How to choose FPS and width
- A higher FPS (frames per second) looks smoother but produces a larger file. 10–15fps is plenty for a typical GIF.
- Lowering the width shrinks the file size significantly — 320–480px is plenty for messenger sharing.
- Longer clips mean bigger files and slower conversion, so keep clips under 10 seconds.
🔒 Your video is never uploaded
Conversion runs using a conversion engine (ffmpeg) downloaded into your browser. Your video file is never sent anywhere, so it's safe to convert unreleased or personal footage too.
⚙️ GIF settings guide
Three settings control the size and quality of your GIF.
| Setting | Range & effect |
|---|---|
| FPS (frames) | 5–20 supported — higher is smoother but larger. 10–15 is a good middle ground |
| Width (px) | Output GIF width — 480px or less is plenty for messengers and comments |
| Clip length | Shorter means smaller files — 2–4 seconds works well for loops |
Guide: turning video into a GIF without a huge file →
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I convert just part of the video, not the whole thing?
- Yes. Use the sliders to set a start and end time, and only that clip is converted to a GIF.
- How long does conversion take?
- The first time, it takes a moment to download the conversion engine (~31MB). After that, conversion itself takes a few seconds to under a minute depending on clip length and resolution — it runs on your device, so speed depends on your hardware.
- What video formats are supported?
- Most formats your browser can play, including MP4, WebM, and MOV.
- Does the GIF keep the sound?
- GIF is an image format — it has no audio. Use the original video if you need sound.
- What if the GIF is too large?
- Shorten the clip, or lower the FPS and width — all three directly reduce file size.
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