How to make a GIF from a video
To make a GIF from a video, upload an MP4, MOV, or WebM clip, trim it to the moment you want, set the width and frame rate, and export. The whole conversion runs locally in your browser, so you can convert a video to GIF without an account, a watermark, or any upload.
Browser-side GIF exports work best when the source clip is short and the output stays intentionally lightweight, which is why range controls and sensible defaults matter more than a full timeline editor. A short, focused GIF stays small enough to drop into chats, docs, issues, and support replies.
- Upload an MP4, MOV, or WebM video
- Trim it to the clip you want
- Set width, FPS, quality, and loop
- Export the GIF and download it
Tips for smaller, sharper GIFs
GIF file size grows fast with length, width, and frame rate, so the simplest way to keep a GIF small is to trim to just the needed seconds and lower the width. A frame rate around 10 to 15 FPS usually looks smooth enough for screen recordings and reactions while keeping the file light.
Because GIF supports a limited color palette, flat UI and simple scenes convert more cleanly than complex video with gradients or grain. GIF also has no audio track, so any sound in the source clip is dropped in the exported GIF.