Video to GIF
Create a GIF from a short video directly in your browser. No server upload.
- One file at a time
- Size — up to 100 MB
- GIF duration — up to 30 seconds
- FFmpeg (~25 MB) downloads on first use
About the video to GIF converter
GIF is an animated image format supported everywhere: social media, messengers, forums. GIF is often needed to show a short video fragment.
Our converter uses ffmpeg.wasm — FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly. Works directly in the browser, files are not uploaded to the server. On first use, ~25 MB (FFmpeg library) is downloaded.
What the converter can do
- MP4, WebM, MOV, M4V → GIF.
- Time selection: start and duration.
- Settings: FPS (8–15) and width (320–800).
- Privacy: files are not uploaded to the server.
How to use
- Drop a video (up to 100 MB).
- Specify start and duration (up to 30 sec).
- Choose FPS and width.
- Click "Create GIF" — wait for FFmpeg to load on first run.
- Download the ready GIF.
Frequently asked questions
What videos are supported? MP4, WebM, MOV, M4V. Works via ffmpeg.wasm — most popular formats.
How long does conversion take? First time — 30-60 seconds (loading FFmpeg ~25 MB). Then — 5-15 seconds depending on video size.
Why is the GIF large? GIF is an outdated format, compresses poorly. To reduce, use lower FPS, width and duration.
Are files uploaded to the server? No. Everything happens in the browser via ffmpeg.wasm.
What if FFmpeg doesn't load? Check your internet connection. On first run, ~25 MB must be downloaded. If it doesn't work — refresh the page.