How to turn a video into a GIF
- Choose a video file, or drop it on the box above. MP4, MOV and WebM all work in current browsers.
- Set the start and end of the part you want. Keep it short: GIFs are best at 2 to 6 seconds.
- Pick a width and a frame rate, then press Convert to GIF.
- Check the preview and press Download GIF.
Choosing the size and frame rate
A GIF stores every frame as a full picture, so its file size grows with the width, the height, the number of frames and the length of the clip. Halving the width cuts the file to roughly a quarter. Dropping from 20 to 10 frames per second roughly halves it.
| Where it is going | Width | Frame rate |
|---|---|---|
| Chat (Discord, Slack, Teams) | 320 to 480 px | 10 to 15 |
| 480 to 600 px | 10 to 12 | |
| A web page or slide | 600 to 960 px | 15 to 20 |
Smaller file limits each frame to fewer colours. It suits screen recordings, cartoons and flat graphics. Keep Best quality for footage with skin tones, skies or gradients.
Questions
Is my video uploaded anywhere?
No. The video is read and converted by this page, inside your browser. There is no server that receives it, which is also why it starts converting straight away instead of waiting for an upload.
Why does my phone video not open?
Some phones record in HEVC (H.265), which not every browser can play. Safari on a Mac or iPhone usually can. In other browsers, export the clip as MP4 (H.264) first.
Is there a watermark or a limit on how many I make?
No watermark, no account and no daily limit. Each clip can be up to 30 seconds long.
Will the GIF loop?
Yes. Every GIF made here loops for ever, which is what chat apps and browsers expect.