Convert video to GIF

Make a GIF from a video clip. Trim, crop, and adjust the size and speed, then download for free without a watermark.

Video (up to 30 Mb)

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Benefits

  • Make GIFs from video.

    Turn a short video moment into an animation people can watch on repeat. Upload a clip, select the part you need, and crop away distractions before converting. Create a reaction, product demonstration, or quick visual explanation without installing an editor or registering for an account.

  • Keep the useful part.

    A clear GIF usually shows one action, not an entire recording. Select a short segment and adjust the width, frame rate, and playback speed to suit it. These controls help you balance readable detail and file size when preparing a GIF for a help article, message, or email.

Convert video to GIF for emails

  • Product showcase

    Turn product demo videos into lightweight animated GIFs for emails to promote products, highlight real use cases, and showcase product looks.

  • Video teaser

    Create short teaser GIFs from video clips to use as dynamic email covers or previews — ideal for promoting video content and boosting engagement.

  • Tutorial

    Convert how-to videos and screencast recordings into clear, looping GIFs for emails — perfect for onboarding tips, feature walkthroughs, and support messages.

How to convert video to GIF

  1. Upload your video

    Choose a video file from your device. Use a short clip or screen recording containing the moment you need.

  2. Select and customize

    Trim the clip, crop the frame if needed, and choose the output width, frame rate, speed, and quality.

  3. Convert to GIF

    Start the conversion to render your selected clip. Review the resulting animation before deciding whether to change any settings.

  4. Download your GIF

    Save the finished GIF and check its file size. Use it in a message, help article, presentation, or email.

Common questions

  • How do I make a GIF from a video?

    Upload a video, select the segment you want, and adjust the output settings. Start the conversion, review the result, and download your GIF.

  • Is the video to GIF converter free?

    Yes. You can convert and download without registering or paying for the tool. The result does not include a watermark.

  • Which video formats can I upload?

    The file picker accepts MP4, WebM, MOV, and AVI. Playback can depend on the codec used inside the file and your browser. For MP4-specific guidance, see our MP4 to GIF converter.

  • What are the file and duration limits?

    Upload a video up to 30 MB. The segment selected for conversion can be up to 30 seconds long. A shorter clip usually makes a more practical GIF.

  • Can I convert a screen recording to GIF?

    Yes, if it is in a supported video format. Trim it to the relevant action, crop unnecessary areas, and choose an output width that keeps the interface readable.

  • Can I convert only part of a video?

    Yes. Select the start and end of the clip in the timeline before conversion. You do not need to edit the original file in another application.

  • Why is the GIF larger than the video?

    Video compression is often more efficient than GIF for photographic footage. Shorten the clip, reduce its dimensions or frame rate, and check the result. Our GIF compressor provides additional options for an existing GIF.

  • Will my GIF have sound?

    No. GIF does not support audio. Choose a clip that communicates visually, or add explanatory text afterward with our add text to GIF tool.

  • Can I paste a video link?

    This converter starts from a file on your device. Download a video you have permission to use, then upload it rather than pasting a streaming or social-media link.

  • Can I make a GIF from photos instead?

    Use our image to GIF maker for still pictures. For photo layouts and captions, choose the GIF slideshow maker.

  • Is the conversion performed only on my device?

    No. The browser provides the editing interface, but rendering uses our processing service. Do not treat the converter as an offline-only tool. See our privacy policy for information about data handling.

  • Can I use the GIF in an email?

    Yes, where the recipient’s email client supports animated GIFs. Keep the clip brief and check your email platform’s file limit. Include a useful first frame for clients that do not play the animation.

Use cases

  • Product demos.

    Turn a short demonstration into a repeating GIF that shows one feature clearly. Crop the video around the action and use the result beside the explanation on a product page or help article.

  • Screen recordings.

    Convert a recording of a menu, setting, or workflow into a visual guide. Keep the relevant interface large enough to read and trim pauses before or after the action you want to explain.

  • Email previews.

    Create a short visual preview of a longer video for a newsletter. Link the GIF to the full video and check the exported file size before placing it in the email.

  • Reaction clips.

    Select an expressive moment from your own footage and turn it into a loop. Trim closely around the reaction so it makes sense without sound or a longer introduction in chat.

  • Tutorial steps.

    Show one practical step from an instructional video as a GIF. Place it beside the written directions so readers can watch the action repeatedly while completing the task at their own pace.

  • Social previews.

    Make a brief animated preview for a platform that accepts GIF uploads. Choose a moment that works without audio and check the platform’s size and format requirements before publishing the result.

  • Support answers.

    Record a fix or a navigation step and convert it into a focused GIF. Send it with a short explanation or place it in a help article to clarify the action.

  • Gameplay moments.

    Turn a short gameplay recording into a looping highlight for a community chat. Keep the clip focused and reduce the output dimensions if the exported animation is too large to upload.

  • Presentation details.

    Extract one movement or interaction from a video for a presentation that supports GIF playback. A short loop lets you discuss the detail without repeatedly starting and stopping the original recording.

Video to GIF features

  • Video uploads.

    Start with a supported video file from your device. Convert an existing clip without first exporting it as a sequence of separate images.

  • Clip selection.

    Use the timeline to select the part of the video you need. Remove introductions, pauses, and unrelated footage before creating the GIF.

  • Frame cropping.

    Crop the source video to focus on the subject or interface area. Remove distracting edges before setting the final output dimensions.

  • Playback speed.

    Speed up a slow action or slow down a quick demonstration. Check that the resulting movement is still clear to your intended audience.

  • Frame rate control.

    Choose the output frame rate to balance motion and size. Fewer frames can reduce weight, while more frames can make movement smoother.

  • Output width.

    Set the GIF width for its intended placement. Smaller dimensions can substantially reduce file size when you do not need a large image.

  • Quality presets.

    Select a quality setting for the conversion. Compare the finished file with your needs rather than assuming the largest output is always necessary.

  • Source video player.

    Preview the uploaded video before converting it. Find the moment you need and check your selected segment in the player’s timeline.

  • Drag-and-drop upload.

    Drop a video file into the upload area to begin. You can also use the file picker to choose a clip from your device.

  • Looping GIF output.

    Convert the selected segment into a repeating animation. Pick a beginning and ending that work together when the clip starts again.

  • Screen recording support.

    Use a supported recording of your screen as the source. Crop around the relevant controls to keep instructions visible in a smaller GIF.

  • Result preview.

    Review the converted GIF before downloading. Check that the selected action is complete and that any important text remains readable in the result.

  • Output file details.

    See the resulting file information alongside the download control. Check the size before using the GIF in a page or sending it.

  • Free conversion.

    Turn your video clip into a GIF for free. Try the available settings to find a balance between visual detail and download size.

  • No account needed.

    Upload and convert without registering for an account. The controls are available on the page so you can prepare settings before starting.

  • No watermark.

    Download the GIF without added logos or service branding. Use your own footage in demonstrations, help articles, or messages without an extra overlay.

  • No installation.

    Work through your browser without installing a desktop video editor. Select the source, adjust the clip, and download the converted animation.

  • Desktop and mobile.

    Use the converter from a computer or phone. The player and settings adapt to smaller screens so you can prepare a clip on either.

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