Media Utils

Video to GIF Converter

Convert a video to an animated GIF in your browser. Choose the clip, FPS, width, and quality, then download the result. Your video is not uploaded to our servers for conversion.

Your media is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to our servers for conversion. Page assets (including the converter engine) still load over the network.

Select or drop a video

MP4, WebM, and other common video formats. Processing stays in your browser.

Click, tap, or drop a file

Your video is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to our servers for conversion.

How to convert video to GIF

  1. Select or drop a video. Choose a common video file such as MP4 or WebM from your device.
  2. Choose the portion to convert. Set start and end times so the GIF covers only the moment you want.
  3. Select quality, FPS, and width. Pick settings that balance smoothness, size, and clarity.
  4. Click Convert to GIF. Processing runs locally in your browser. You can cancel if needed.
  5. Preview and download. Review the GIF, then download it with a sensible filename.

Video to GIF converter features

  • Local processing

    Conversion runs on your device with WebAssembly-based media processing. Media files are not sent to our servers for conversion.

  • Clip selection

    Set start and end times to convert only the part of the video you need, within GIF duration limits.

  • Quality controls

    Adjust FPS (5, 10, or 15), width (320, 480, or 720), and a simple quality preset for smaller files or higher quality.

  • Two-pass palette encoding

    The tool builds an optimized color palette, then encodes the GIF for better color quality than a single-pass convert.

Choosing GIF quality, FPS, and resolution

Lower FPS (5) and smaller width (320) produce smaller GIFs that load faster in chats and docs. 10 FPS at 480px is a solid default for most clips.

15 FPS looks smoother but increases file size. Prefer shorter clips (under 10 seconds when possible) because GIF length grows file size quickly.

The tool does not upscale: if your video is narrower than the selected width, the original width is kept.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert a video to GIF?

Select a video, set the start and end of the clip, choose FPS, width, and quality, then click Convert to GIF. Preview the result and download the GIF file.

How does the Video to GIF converter work?

This tool processes your video locally in your browser using WebAssembly-based media processing (FFmpeg.wasm). It builds a color palette, then encodes an animated GIF from the selected clip.

Is my video uploaded to a server?

No. Your video is not uploaded to our servers for conversion. Processing happens in your browser. Normal website requests (page assets and the converter scripts) still use the network.

What video formats are supported?

Common browser-friendly formats such as MP4 and WebM usually work. Support depends on what FFmpeg.wasm in this app can decode. Exotic codecs may fail; try re-exporting as H.264 MP4 if needed.

How can I reduce GIF file size?

Use a shorter clip, lower FPS (5), smaller width (320), and the “Smaller file” quality preset. Long high-resolution clips create very large GIFs.

What FPS should I use for a GIF?

10 FPS is a good default. Use 5 FPS for smaller files and 15 FPS when you need smoother motion and can accept a larger file.

What resolution should I use?

480px width is the default balance. Use 320px for smaller GIFs and 720px only when you need more detail. Height scales automatically without upscaling.

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