Pick the part
- The first 10 seconds are selected at the start, or the whole video if it is shorter.
- Drag the handles on the frame strip, or type the start and end times.
- A GIF can be up to 30 seconds long. Three to six seconds is usually enough.
Video to GIF converter
This video to GIF converter makes a moving picture from any clip: pick the moment, choose the size and save. You see how heavy the GIF will be before you start. The video stays yours: it is not sent to a server or stored.
or drop a file anywhere on this page
MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV and more · any video this device can play
Your privacy comes first
Your contracts, passport scans and family videos stay yours. No one but you gets to see them.
We never store your files
They don’t even reach us: your phone or computer does the work. Nothing to delete later.
100% free
No daily limits, no file-size cap, no paid Pro plan.
No sign-up
No account to create, no email to give. No account, nothing to hack.
How it works
- Choose a videoOpen an MP4, MOV, WebM or MKV from your phone or computer.
- Pick the moment and sizeDrag the handles to the part you want, then choose Small, Medium or Large.
- Save the GIFPress Save GIF. Then download it or share it straight to a chat.
How to make a GIF from a video
A GIF plays by itself, over and over, almost anywhere: in chats, on websites, in slides and on help pages. That makes it handy for a reaction, a funny moment or a short how-to.
Choose the size
- Small: 320 pixels on the long side, for chats.
- Medium: 480 pixels, good for most uses.
- Large: 720 pixels, for websites and slides.
- A wide video gets that width, a vertical one that height. The GIF is never made bigger than the video itself.
Convert MP4 to GIF at a size you can send
The expected file size is shown while you choose and changes with every setting. Over 15 MB, you see a warning. A smaller size or a shorter part fixes it.
Colours, smoothness and looping
Each frame gets its own palette of 256 colours, and gradients are softened with dithering. The GIF loops by default. Under the gear, Smoothness offers 10, 15 or 24 frames per second, and Play once stops the loop.
Tips for a lighter GIF
- Calm shots make lighter GIFs than shaky ones full of motion.
- 10 frames per second is enough for a slideshow-like clip. Keep 24 for fast movement.
- Crop away the edges first if only part of the frame matters.
- A GIF has no sound. To keep the sound, trim the video and send it as a video.
How long it takes
Turning a video to GIF takes a few seconds to a minute, depending on the length, the size and the device. You see the progress and can cancel at any time.
Free, fast and all yours
Free forever
Every tool is free and will stay free. No trial, no ads, no paid plan.
No sign-up, no login
Open the page and start. No account, no email, no password.
Instant
Nothing to upload and no queue: a video opens in a second, a simple trim saves in seconds.
No file size limits
We set none. A file can be as big as your device can handle.
No watermarks, no copyright
No logo on top and no rights claimed: what you make is 100% yours.
Made for phones too
The same tools on iPhone, Android and a computer, with big buttons and plain words.
Questions
Choose the MP4, drag the handles to the moment you want, pick a size and press Save GIF.
Open this page in Safari, choose the clip from Photos, pick the moment and press Save GIF. Then share the GIF to a chat or save it to Files.
Up to 30 seconds. A moment of 3 to 10 seconds looks best and stays small enough for most chats.
GIF stores every frame as a picture. Choose Small, pick a shorter part or set fewer frames per second, and the size shown updates at once.
Yes. Choose Small, keep the part to a few seconds and set 10 frames per second if needed. The size shown updates with every change, so you can check it against the chat’s limit before saving.
No. The GIF holds only your frames: no logo and no added text.
Yes. Turn on Play once under the gear before saving.