Twitter GIF Maker

Make a GIF for X (Twitter) from a post link, a video or your photos. Trim it, crop it square, add a caption and fit it under 15 MB - or 5 MB for the X app. All made in your browser. Need the video file instead? Use Twitter to MP4.

Any public post with a video or GIF. x.com, twitter.com, fxtwitter and vxtwitter links work.

Captions Fits 15 MB or 5 MB Made on your device Try:
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How to make a GIF for X (Twitter)

  1. Add a source. Paste an X post link, or drop a video or up to 60 photos.
  2. Trim and shape it. Drag the handles to keep the moment you want and pick Square, 16:9, 9:16 or Original.
  3. Add a caption (optional). Type a top or bottom line - it shows in the preview as you type.
  4. Fit for X and download. Pick 15 MB or 5 MB and press Make GIF. The GIF shrinks itself until it fits.

Starting from a video on your computer with more editing in mind? Video to GIF adds free crop and more presets.

X (Twitter) GIF limits

LimitValueWhat this tool does
File size - computer15 MB"15 MB" shrinks the GIF until it fits
File size - X app5 MB"5 MB" for posting from your phone
Picture sizeup to 1280 x 1080Widths from 320 to 800 px always fit
GIFs per post1 GIF, or up to 4 photosMake one GIF per post

X shows every GIF as a small looping MP4 once posted - the GIF label stays and it still loops.

Tips for GIFs that look good on X

  • Keep it short - 2 to 6 seconds loops best and stays sharp under 5 MB.
  • Square shows biggest in the phone timeline; 16:9 suits clips from videos.
  • 480 px and 15 fps is the sweet spot between sharpness and size.
  • Short captions win - two to five words read at a glance.
  • Only use clips you may share - the video belongs to whoever posted it.

Want the original GIF from a post? Use the Twitter GIF Downloader. Got a GIF that is still too big? Shrink it with Compress GIF.

Frequently Asked Questions

Paste an X post link, or add a video or some photos. Trim the part you want, pick a shape and size, add a caption if you like, then press Make GIF and download it.

Yes. Paste the link of the post and its video loads here - no download needed first. Trim the moment you want and make the GIF.

Just want the GIF from a GIF post? The Twitter GIF Downloader saves it in one click.

X accepts GIFs up to 15 MB from a computer and 5 MB from the phone app, up to 1280 x 1080 pixels.

Pick 15 MB or 5 MB under Fit for X and the tool shrinks the GIF until it fits.

Square (1:1) shows biggest in the timeline on phones. 16:9 suits clips from videos and games, 9:16 suits phone recordings. Original keeps the full picture.

Yes. Type a top and a bottom caption - they are drawn in bold white letters with a black outline, like a reaction GIF, and you see them in the preview while you type.

To add text to a GIF you already have, use Add Text to GIF.

Yes. Open the Images tab, add up to 60 photos, put them in order and choose how long each one shows. Boomerang plays them forward and back.

X turns every GIF into a small MP4 when you post it. It still plays and loops like a GIF and has the GIF label. That is normal.

No. Your video and photos never leave your device - the GIF is made in your browser. Only X post links are read by our server to find the video.

Guides & Tutorials

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Tutorial How to Download GIFs from Any Website - The Complete Guide Read the guide Optimization GIF Resizing Masterclass: Shrink File Size Without Losing Animation Quality Read the guide Comparison PNG vs JPG: Which Image Format Should You Actually Use? Read the guide