Video to GIF
Turn part of a video into an animated GIF. Set the width, frame rate and colours, and see the weight before you build it. Runs entirely in your browser.
FAQ
Why is my GIF so much bigger than the video?
Because GIF is a format from 1987. It stores every frame almost as a separate image and caps each one at 256 colours, with none of the between-frame compression that makes modern video small. A five-second clip that weighs 400 KB as MP4 can easily become 8 MB as GIF — that is the format, not the tool.
How do I make the file smaller?
Three levers, in order of effect: shorten the clip, reduce the width, and lower the frames per second. Dropping the colour count helps a little more. The estimate updates as you change them, so you can aim before you build.
What size should I use for a message or a web page?
Under about 10 MB for most chat apps, and well under that for a web page. 480 px wide at 12 fps for a few seconds is a good starting point.
Would a video not be better than a GIF?
Almost always, yes — an MP4 or WebM of the same clip is a fraction of the size and looks better. GIF still wins where autoplay without a player matters: email signatures, some forums, documentation and chat apps that preview it inline.
Does the GIF keep the sound?
No. The GIF format has no audio at all. If you need sound, trim the video instead and share that.