Video to GIF

Turn Video Clips into GIFs

Trim any video clip and convert it into a smooth, high-quality animated GIF — right in your browser.

Click to upload or drag and drop

MP4, WebM, or MOV (max 100MB)

Upload a video to get started

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About the Video to GIF Converter

This free online tool converts any video clip into a high-quality animated GIF using FFmpeg running entirely in your browser. Trim the exact moment you want, tune the frame rate and width, and get a smooth, optimized GIF ready to share on social media, chats, or forums. Because everything runs client-side, your video never leaves your device.

Features:

  • Trim start and end times with second-level precision
  • Choose 5, 10, or 15 FPS for smooth or lightweight GIFs
  • Output width presets: 240px, 320px, or 480px
  • High-quality two-pass color palette for crisp GIFs

How to Convert Video to GIF

  1. Upload an MP4, WebM, or MOV video (up to 100MB)
  2. Set the start and end time for your clip (up to 30 seconds)
  3. Pick a frame rate and output width
  4. Click Convert to GIF, then download your file

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Video to GIF converter really free?

Yes. There are no fees, watermarks, or sign-ups. Convert as many clips as you like, completely free.

Do I need to install any software?

No. The entire conversion happens in your web browser using WebAssembly — no downloads or plugins required.

Why is the clip length limited to 30 seconds?

Longer clips take much longer to process in a browser and produce very large GIF files. Capping clips at 30 seconds keeps conversions fast and file sizes reasonable.

Why is my GIF larger than the original video clip?

GIFs store every frame as indexed-color images instead of using modern video compression, so they're inherently less efficient than MP4 or WebM. Lowering the frame rate or width will noticeably shrink the file size.

What video formats can I upload?

You can upload MP4, WebM, or MOV (QuickTime) video files up to 100MB in size.

Why is conversion slow in the browser?

Browser-based conversion runs on WebAssembly instead of your device's native hardware acceleration, so it's slower than a desktop app. In exchange, your video is never uploaded anywhere — the trade-off keeps your files completely private.

Your Privacy Matters

Your video is never uploaded to a server. Trimming and GIF conversion happen entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files stay on your device the whole time.

Standards & References

Last updated: 2026-07-22