Video to GIF
Choose the segment you want, set the size and frames per second, and download your GIF. The file size is estimated before you create it.
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or click to chooseMP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV · up to 2 GB
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Drag the handles to choose the selection. With the keyboard, use the arrow keys (hold Shift for bigger steps) or the I and O keys.
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We chose the first 5 seconds to keep the GIF small. Move the end handle to make the selection longer.
GIF options
Size and speed
The height is calculated automatically. It never scales up.
Shape
Crops from the center.
Quality and size
Smooths gradients with dots of nearby colors.
Adjusts the width, frame rate, and colors for you.
Your GIF is ready
How to use it
- Drop your video into the box or select it from your device. MP4, MOV, WebM, and other formats your browser can play are supported.
- Mark the start and end with the handles on the timeline, or type the times. Shorter GIFs make smaller files.
- Choose the width, the frames per second and, if you like, the speed, the crop, the text, or a maximum file size. You see the estimated size right away.
- Select “Create GIF,” check the preview, and download it. You can also save it as a video with no audio, which is much smaller.
Frequently asked questions
Is my video uploaded to a server?
No. The video is read and converted inside your browser, on your own device. Nothing is sent over the internet, so you can use private videos safely.
How big is a 10-second GIF?
It depends on the width and the frames per second. As a reference, 10 seconds at 480 px and 10 frames per second usually comes to about 1.5 MB, and at 800 px it can top 3 MB. The tool shows you an estimate before you create it.
How do I make the GIF smaller?
Choose a shorter segment, lower the width to 320 or 480 px, use 8 to 12 frames per second, or reduce the colors. You can also set a maximum size, such as 2 MB or 8 MB, and the tool adjusts those values for you.
Why does my GIF have fewer colors than the video?
A GIF supports at most 256 colors per image, far fewer than a video. To make up for it, the tool uses dithering, which mixes dots of nearby colors. You can turn it off or change the number of colors in the options.
Which video formats can I use?
Whatever your browser can play, usually MP4, MOV, WebM, and MKV with common codecs. If the video uses a codec your browser can’t read, the tool tells you; try an up-to-date version of Chrome, Edge, or Safari.
Is there a watermark or a length limit?
There is no watermark, no sign-up, and no daily limit. The file can be up to 2 GB: beyond that, the browser doesn’t have enough memory to read all the frames. Just keep the segment short, because a GIF longer than 30 seconds is often tens of megabytes.
When to use a GIF and when to use a video
A GIF plays by itself, loops, and works in almost any chat, email, or social network, but it is much larger than a video of the same length. It is ideal for reactions, short screen demos, and animations of a few seconds. If you need more than 15 or 20 seconds, or audio, sharing the video is usually better.
How to get a small, sharp GIF
- Trim to what you need. Every extra second adds frames and file size.
- Lower the width. 480 px is enough for almost every chat; 320 px for small screens.
- Use 8 to 12 frames per second. The difference is hard to see, and the file is half the size of 20.
- Try the maximum size option. It adjusts the width, frame rate, and colors until the GIF fits the limit you choose.
Alternative: a video with no audio
Many platforms turn GIFs into silent videos because they are up to 20 times smaller. After you create your GIF, you can save that version as a video too.
Updated on October 1, 2026