SECOND/TAKE Start a video

Video to GIF

Make a GIF from a moment in your video for a community post, a tweet or a README. Uses a custom colour palette so it stays sharp.

FreeNo sign-upNothing is uploaded
Video → GIF
Width
Frames per second
Shorter, smaller GIFs load faster
Next stepVideo compressorMake a video smaller without visible loss

Need the whole edit, not one step? Send your footage and get a finished video in 24 hours.

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How to use the video to GIF

  1. Choose a videoAny clip on your computer.
  2. Set start and lengthKeep it short: 2–6 seconds makes the best GIFs.
  3. Download the GIFCheck the preview, then save it.

Questions

Why is my GIF so large?

GIFs store every frame as an image. Lower the width, the frame rate or the length to shrink it.

Can I post a GIF on YouTube?

You can use GIFs in community posts. For Shorts and videos, use MP4.

Is the video uploaded?

No. The GIF is made in your browser.

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