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Video to Animated GIF Converter

Turn any video clip into a perfect GIF. Trim, adjust speed, set quality — no watermark, no sign-up. Built for creators.

How to Convert Video to GIF in 3 Steps

Upload your clip, fine-tune the settings, and download a perfect GIF.

Upload Your Video

Drag and drop or click to upload. Works with MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI, and more.

Customize Your GIF

Trim the clip, set frame rate, adjust speed, and choose your output size.

Download Your GIF

Get a high-quality, watermark-free GIF ready for social media and messaging.

Why Choose Our Video to GIF Converter

Studio-Quality GIFs

Palette-optimized encoding produces vibrant, sharp GIFs with accurate colors.

Speed Control

Create slow-mo dramatic moments or sped-up action clips with one click.

No Watermark

Your content, your brand. Every GIF you make is completely watermark-free.

Social-Ready Sizes

Choose from 320px to 800px wide — perfect for Twitter, Discord, Slack, and more.

Fast Processing

Powered by ffmpeg on fast servers. Most clips convert in under 10 seconds.

Secure & Private

Videos are deleted immediately after conversion. Your content stays yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Video to GIF converter work?

Upload your video, trim the section you want, adjust settings like frame rate and size, then hit Create GIF. Our server uses ffmpeg with advanced palette optimization to produce high-quality GIFs with accurate colors. The entire process usually takes just a few seconds.

What video formats are supported?

We support MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI, MKV, M4V, and 3GP. Virtually any video from your phone, camera, or screen recorder will work. If your file is in an uncommon container format, try converting it to MP4 first using our file converter tools.

What is the maximum video length for a GIF?

You can convert up to 15 seconds of video into a GIF. Use the trim controls to select exactly which part of your video you want. Keeping GIFs under 10 seconds is recommended for sharing on social media and messaging apps, as shorter clips load faster.

Can I control the GIF speed?

Yes! Choose from 0.5x (slow motion), 1x (normal), 1.5x, or 2x speed. Slow-mo GIFs are great for dramatic moments, while sped-up clips make fun reaction GIFs. The speed adjustment is applied during conversion so the output plays at your chosen rate everywhere.

Will there be a watermark on my GIF?

No. Your GIF is completely watermark-free with no branding or overlays added. We believe your content should stay yours, whether you use the GIF for personal messaging, social media, presentations, or commercial projects.

Is my video data private and secure?

Yes. Your uploaded video is processed on our server and the source file is deleted immediately after conversion. The generated GIF is available for download and cleaned up shortly after. We do not store, analyze, or share any of your video content.

What GIF quality settings can I adjust?

You can control frame rate (5-25 FPS), output width (320-800px), and playback speed. Higher FPS means smoother motion but larger file sizes. We use palette optimization with dithering to reproduce the best possible color quality within the GIF format's 256-color limit.

What is the maximum file size I can upload?

The maximum upload size is 50MB per video file. Most smartphone clips under 60 seconds easily fit within this limit. If your video exceeds 50MB, try trimming it on your device first or lowering the recording resolution before uploading.

How do I make a GIF from a screen recording?

Record your screen using your operating system's built-in recorder or any screen capture tool and save the file as MP4 or MOV. Then upload it here, trim to the key moment, and set the width to match your use case. This is ideal for software tutorials, bug reports, and demos.

Why is my GIF file so large?

GIF file size depends on resolution, frame rate, and duration. To reduce size, lower the output width, decrease the FPS to 10 or fewer, and trim the clip to the shortest length possible. A 5-second GIF at 480px wide and 10 FPS typically produces a file well under 5MB.

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