Video to GIF Converter

Convert MP4, WebM, and other video formats to high-quality animated GIFs. Customize frame rate, duration, and output size - all processed securely in your browser, with no uploads to any server.

Drop your video file here

or click to browse files

.MP4 .WEBM .MOV .OGG
Maximum file size: 100 MB
Related:
GIF Maker GIF Resizer Compress GIF GIF Speed Frame Extractor

How to Convert Video to GIF

  1. Upload your video - Drag and drop or click to select an MP4, WebM, or MOV file (max 100 MB).
  2. Trim the clip - Use the timeline handles to set start and end. Thumbnail previews help you find the right moment.
  3. Pick a preset or adjust settings - Use Twitter, Discord, Slack, or WhatsApp presets, or set frame rate, size, quality, and dithering manually.
  4. Convert - Click "Convert to GIF" and wait for processing. All conversion happens in your browser.
  5. Download or copy - Preview your result, then download or copy directly to your clipboard.
Pro tip: Keep GIFs under 5 seconds and 480px wide for the best file size. Too large? Use our GIF Compressor after conversion.

Features

Timeline Thumbnails

See actual video frames in the scrubber bar for precise clip selection.

Social Media Presets

One-click presets for Twitter, Discord, Slack, and WhatsApp optimal sizes.

Crop Before Export

Drag handles to remove unwanted edges before converting to GIF.

Target File Size

Set a maximum file size and the tool auto-adjusts quality and FPS to match.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dithering reduces color banding in gradients. Floyd-Steinberg gives the smoothest gradients and is recommended for most content. "None" gives sharper edges and slightly smaller files. "Ordered" gives a vintage film-grain look popular in artistic GIFs.

Enable Target Size, enter your desired maximum file size (e.g. 5 MB), then click "Auto". The tool will automatically calculate and apply the best combination of frame rate, quality, and width to stay under your target.

GIF size depends on duration, frame rate, dimensions, and colors. Use the Target Size feature to automatically optimize, or manually reduce FPS to 10-12, lower output width, or use fewer colors. You can also run the result through our GIF Compressor.

No - your video is processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. The file never leaves your device. Conversion also works offline once the page is loaded.

This tool focuses on video-to-GIF conversion. To add text, use our Add Text to GIF tool after converting. For resizing, speed changes, or compression, visit the full GIF Tools suite.