Video to GIF Converter
Turn any video clip into a looping GIF — pick the range, frame rate and quality, right in your browser.
About the Video to GIF Converter
GIFs are still everywhere — sticker packs, forum replies, chat reactions, quick previews on a landing page. Our Video to GIF Converter takes any video, lets you pick exactly the moment you want, and exports a proper looping GIF using a two-pass ffmpeg palette-generation process for cleaner colors than a basic conversion.
Trim the clip to just a few seconds for the best result — GIFs grow fast as duration, resolution and frame rate go up. If you already know you only need a short section, use our Video Trimmer first to cut it down before converting, which keeps the whole process faster and the output smaller.
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Use it in 3 steps
No upload wait · No account · No app install.
Upload your video
Choose the video you want to turn into a GIF.
Set the range, FPS and size
Mark the start and end point, and choose a frame rate and output width — lower values make smaller, more shareable GIFs.
Download your GIF
We generate an optimized color palette for your clip so the GIF looks as clean as possible, then hand you the file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything people ask before they download.
Why is my GIF file so much bigger than the source video?
GIF is an old, relatively inefficient format compared to modern video codecs — every frame stores a full palette-indexed image. Keeping the clip short (a few seconds), lowering the frame rate (8–12 FPS is usually enough for smooth motion) and reducing the output width are the best ways to keep GIFs small.
Can I control the GIF quality?
Yes — we generate a custom color palette from your specific clip (rather than using a generic one), which noticeably improves color accuracy versus a naive conversion, and you can tune the output width and frame rate.
What's a good frame rate for a GIF?
10–15 FPS looks smooth for most casual clips while keeping file size reasonable. Go lower (6–8 FPS) for longer clips where size matters more than smoothness.
Can I turn a portrait (Reel/Shorts-style) video into a GIF?
Yes — the GIF keeps whatever aspect ratio your source video has. If you need a specific shape first, crop it with our Reel & Shorts Size Resizer, then convert to GIF.
Does the GIF include audio?
No — the GIF format doesn't support audio. If you want to keep the sound, keep the clip as a video, or use our Video to MP3 tool to save just the audio separately.