Video to GIF Converter
Upload a short clip below, choose where it starts, how long it runs, and how big it should be — then download your looping GIF. Everything happens on your device.
Want a GIF from a video clip without installing anything? Upload your video above, pick the exact second where it starts, how long it runs, and how wide the GIF should be — then hit Convert. Your file never leaves your device; the GIF is built right in your browser.
How to use the video to GIF converter
- Choose a video file — MP4 and WebM work best. It shows up in the preview player above.
- Play through it and note where your moment starts. Type that into "Start time".
- Set the duration — GIFs stay small and punchy under 10 seconds, so the tool caps clips there.
- Pick a width and frame rate. 320 pixels wide is a good default; more frames per second means smoother motion but a bigger file.
- Hit Convert to GIF, wait for the progress bar, then preview and download your GIF.
Why turn videos into GIFs?
GIFs are the internet's favorite way to react — they loop inside chats, social posts, and docs where a video player won't fit. A three-second clip at 320 pixels wide usually lands under a couple of megabytes, small enough to share anywhere. And since everything runs on your device, there's no upload wait and no privacy worry: your video stays with you.
Frequently asked questions
Is the video to GIF converter really free?
Yes — completely free, no sign-up, no watermarks, and no limit on how many GIFs you make. The work happens in your browser, so there's nothing to pay for and nothing to install.
Which video formats can I convert?
MP4 and WebM work in every modern browser. Some browsers also accept MOV or MKV, but if your file won't show a preview, convert it to MP4 first and try again.
Why is my GIF file so big?
A GIF stores every frame as an image, so longer clips, bigger widths, and higher frame rates all add weight. For a smaller file, shorten the duration, drop the width to 240 pixels, or use fewer frames per second.
Is my video uploaded to a server?
No. Your file is read locally in your browser and the GIF is encoded on your device. Nothing is uploaded, stored, or shared anywhere — your video stays with you.