Private browser tool
Turn a short video into a GIF
Free, private, in-browser video to GIF conversion — nothing leaves your device. Pick a short clip, choose an output width, and create a looping GIF locally in your browser.
How video-to-GIF works here
Pick a clip — and optionally the exact segment you want — and the tool renders its frames into an animated GIF using in-browser ffmpeg. It runs on your device, so nothing is uploaded. GIFs are best kept short, since they grow large quickly.
When to make a GIF
- Reactions & memes: create a looping clip for chats and social.
- Product demos: show a quick feature in motion in a doc or README.
- Silent autoplay: embed a short looping clip on a page without a video player.
- Highlights: capture one moment from a longer recording.
Keeping GIFs small
GIFs are an old format and balloon in size fast. Keep them to a few seconds, trim to just the moment that matters, and expect the file to be larger than the equivalent video. If you need a longer or higher-quality clip, an MP4 will be far smaller than a GIF. Lowering the frame rate is another easy way to shrink one: fewer frames per second means a smaller file, at the cost of slightly less smooth motion.
Frequently asked questions
Is my video uploaded anywhere?
No. The GIF is created entirely in your browser, so your video never leaves your device.
Does the GIF include sound?
No. GIFs are silent by nature, so any audio is dropped.
How long can the clip be?
Short works best — a few seconds. Longer clips make very large GIFs, so trim first.
Which video formats can I use?
Common formats like MP4, MOV, and WebM.
Why does it run best on a computer?
Rendering frames is intensive, so a computer handles it faster than a phone.