Video to GIF Converter
Convert your video clips to animated GIFs with customizable settings. This tool processes your videos locally in your browser for complete privacy and security - no uploads to external servers.
Upload Your Video
Drag & drop your video file here or click to browse
Supports MP4, WebM, MOV and other common video formats up to 50MB
Upload a video to start converting it to GIF
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does this Video to GIF converter work?
This tool uses your browser's built-in capabilities to convert video files to GIF format. It captures frames from your video at the specified frame rate, then combines them into an animated GIF. All processing happens locally on your device - your video is never uploaded to any server.
What video formats are supported?
This converter supports most common video formats including MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, and more - any format that your browser can play natively.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes, the maximum file size is 50MB. Larger files would require too much browser memory and could cause performance issues.
Why is my GIF file so large?
GIF files can be larger than video files because they use a less efficient compression method. To reduce the size, try lowering the dimensions, reducing the frame rate, shortening the duration, or decreasing the quality setting.
What's the best frame rate for GIFs?
For most GIFs, 10-15 fps provides a good balance between smoothness and file size. Higher frame rates (20-30 fps) create smoother animations but larger files, while lower frame rates (5-8 fps) create smaller files but choppier animations.
Is there a limit to how long my GIF can be?
We recommend keeping GIFs under 10 seconds for optimal performance and file size. Longer GIFs will have larger file sizes and may not be suitable for sharing on some platforms.
How to Convert Video to GIF
- Upload your video - Drag and drop your video file or click the upload button to select a file from your device.
- Adjust the trim settings - Set the start time and duration to extract only the part of the video you want to convert.
- Configure GIF settings - Adjust the dimensions, frame rate, and quality to balance between animation smoothness and file size.
- Click "Convert to GIF" - Wait for the conversion process to complete. This may take a few moments depending on your video length and settings.
- Download your GIF - Once the conversion is complete, preview your GIF and click the download button to save it to your device.
For best results, use short video clips (under 10 seconds) and keep the dimensions reasonable (around 320-640px wide).