How to use the Video to GIF Converter
- Choose a video file.
- Set the start time, length, frame rate and width.
- Click “Create GIF” and download the result.
Keeping GIFs small
GIF is an old format with a 256-colour palette and weak compression, so files grow quickly. For a GIF under a few megabytes: keep it under 5 seconds, use 10–12 fps, and a width of 480 px or less. Platforms like Slack and Discord have upload limits, and smaller GIFs load faster.
Which videos work?
Any video your browser can play: MP4 (H.264), WebM and, in Safari, MOV. If a video won’t load, it uses a codec your browser does not support.
Create a forward-and-backward loop
Choose reverse motion or forward then backward to create a boomerang-style GIF from your selected clip. Endpoint frames are not repeated when the sequence turns around. All frames are generated locally.
Frequently asked questions
Is my video uploaded?
No. Frames are captured and encoded in your browser.
Can I add text?
Not yet — create the GIF, then use our meme generator on a still frame for captions.