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Video to GIF Online
Create looping GIFs from video with trim, frame rate, and quality.
- Runs on your device
- Target a size — Slack, Discord, X
- Free 30s at 640px · Pro full size
- Captions, boomerang, reverse
Drag & drop a video
or click to browse — most common video formats — MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, GIF
Estimated size: —
Never larger than the source — upscaling a GIF only grows the file.
Finds the largest frame rate, width and palette that still fit.
How to convert video to GIF online
Upload a video, trim a segment, set output options, and export an animated GIF directly.
- 1
Add video
Drop a video file or click to browse.
- 2
Trim segment
Set start and end time, or add multiple segments.
- 3
Set GIF options
Adjust FPS, width, quality, and optional advanced settings.
- 4
Convert
Run conversion and wait for rendering to complete.
- 5
Download
Preview and download the final GIF file.
Why convert video to GIF?
GIF is ideal for short looping clips, reactions, product demos, and social posts where quick playback matters.
Convert a video clip into an animated GIF with adjustable fps and size.
Compatible video in, animated GIF out. Trim one or more segments, adjust FPS and width, private processing.
Benefits of GIF format
- Looping playback: GIFs loop automatically for repeatable moments.
- Easy sharing: Works in chat apps, docs, and many websites.
- No audio dependency: Great for silent visual messages.
- Simple workflow: Create clips quickly from existing videos.
- Broad support: GIF is widely supported across platforms.
Video to GIF explained
The tool decodes frames from the selected segment, optimizes color palette, and assembles an animated GIF.
Conversion process
- Trim: Select one range or multiple segments.
- Render frames: Generate frames with selected FPS and size.
- Palette + dither: Optimize colors for GIF format.
- Export: Package final animated GIF for download.
Video to GIF facts
Key constraints and tips for better output.
Key points
- GIF uses a limited 256-color palette.
- Lower FPS and smaller dimensions reduce file size.
- Short clips (about 5-15s) are usually best.
- GIF playback loops by default.
- GIF does not include audio.
Best practices
Use these settings for balanced quality and size.
Quality considerations
- Trim to only the essential moment.
- Start around 12-20 FPS for smooth but compact GIFs.
- Reduce width if file size is too large.
- Use medium quality as a practical default.
- Preview output before sharing.
Common use cases
- Social posts: Quick looping highlights.
- Reactions: Short expressive clips.
- How-to snippets: Silent visual demonstrations.
- Product previews: Show feature motion in short loops.
- Meme content: Create reusable animated moments.
How it works (technical overview)
Every step runs on your device: frames are decoded from the source, transformed, reduced to a shared colour palette, and written out as an optimised animated GIF. Nothing is uploaded at any stage.
Steps
- Decode: Read frames from source video.
- Filter: Apply trim, transform, and quality controls.
- Palette: Generate optimized GIF palette.
- Encode: Assemble final animated GIF frames.
- Download: Save output file to your device.
Powered by optimised video encoding pipelines.
Video to GIF — frequently asked questions
What frame rate gives the best balance between smooth GIF playback and small file size?
A frame rate between 12 and 20 FPS works well for most GIFs. Higher FPS produces smoother motion but increases file size significantly, while rates below 10 FPS can look choppy. Start at 15 FPS and adjust based on content — fast action may need higher rates, while slow movement looks fine at 12 FPS.
Why does my converted GIF look grainy or show color banding?
GIF is limited to a 256-color palette per frame, which causes visible banding on gradients and smooth color transitions. Try switching the dither method to Floyd-Steinberg or Sierra2 4A, and set palette stats mode to Full for better color representation. Increasing the quality setting also helps with color accuracy at the cost of a larger file.
How can I reduce GIF file size without losing too much quality?
Use lower FPS, a smaller width, a shorter trim range, and the Low quality setting to reduce output size. Reducing width has the largest impact — cutting width in half roughly quarters the number of pixels per frame. Trim your clip to only the essential moment to avoid unnecessarily long loops.
Can I extract multiple separate moments from one video into a single GIF?
Yes. Enable the Multiple segments option to define more than one trim range. Each segment is included in sequence in the final GIF, letting you combine non-consecutive moments from the same video without any manual editing.
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