Video to GIF Converter
Drop a video, select a clip, adjust width and frame rate, and convert to a high-quality GIF — all in your browser, no upload required.
Drag & drop a video
or click to browse — max 500 MB
Your video never leaves your browser
How to Convert a Video to GIF
Upload
Drag and drop any video file or click to browse. Works with MP4, WebM, MOV, and more.
Adjust settings
Select the clip range, choose width and frame rate. Preview your selection before converting.
Download
Click convert to download your GIF. No watermark, optimized colors, ready to share.
GIFs are perfect for sharing short clips on Slack, Discord, social media, and in emails where autoplay video isn't supported. Unlike video files, GIFs play instantly without a video player and loop automatically — making them ideal for reactions, tutorials, product demos, and bug reports. This converter uses two-pass palette optimization to produce sharper, more color-accurate GIFs than single-pass converters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this video to GIF converter work?
Drop your video into the browser, select the clip range with the slider, choose your preferred width and frame rate, then click convert. The GIF is created entirely on your device using FFmpeg WebAssembly — nothing is uploaded to any server.
Is this GIF converter free to use?
Yes, completely free with no watermarks, no sign-up, and no hidden limits. You can convert as many videos as you want.
What video formats can I convert to GIF?
You can convert any video format your browser supports, including MP4, WebM, MOV, and AVI. The tool uses a two-pass palette optimization to produce high-quality GIFs with accurate colors.
Is my video uploaded to a server?
No. Your video never leaves your device. All processing happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly, so your files stay completely private.
How can I reduce the GIF file size?
There are three ways to get a smaller GIF: shorten the clip duration, reduce the width (480px or 320px work well for most uses), and lower the frame rate (10 fps is a good balance between smoothness and size).
What resolution and frame rate should I use?
For social media and messaging, 480px wide at 10 fps is a great default — it produces smooth, compact GIFs. Use higher settings (720px, 15-20 fps) when quality matters more than file size, or lower settings (320px, 5-8 fps) for thumbnails and reactions.
Is there a maximum video length or file size?
The tool accepts files up to 500 MB. There is no hard limit on video duration, but GIFs work best for short clips (under 15 seconds). Longer clips will produce very large files and take longer to process.