Video to GIF online for free
Upload a video, pick a length, and download an animated GIF.
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🔒 100% private: your files never leave your deviceUp to ~200 MB, depending on your device's memory
How it works
1
Upload your video
Any common video format.
2
Pick a length
3, 5 or 8 seconds from the start.
3
Download
Your animated GIF.
Why is the GIF limited to a few seconds?
GIFs store every frame without modern video compression, so even a short clip can become a large file — a full-length video converted straight to GIF would often be too big to share anywhere. This tool converts only the first few seconds of your video (your choice of 3, 5 or 8), which keeps the file a practical size for chats, forums and social posts.
The conversion uses a two-pass technique that first builds an optimized color palette from your clip, then applies it — this produces noticeably better color quality than a single-pass conversion, especially on clips with lots of color.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert the whole video instead of just the start?
Not with this tool — trim the part you want first with the Trim video tool, then convert that clip to GIF.
Does the GIF include sound?
No, GIF is an image format and can't contain audio — only the picture is kept.
Why does my GIF look lower quality than the original video?
GIF is limited to 256 colors per frame. This tool uses a two-pass palette technique to get the best possible result within that limit, but some color banding is expected on very colorful footage.