Why is sound missing from the result?

GIF has no audio-track support. The tool converts only the frames inside the selected interval.

Which settings have the greatest effect on GIF size?

Duration, output width and frame rate are major factors. Detailed motion and higher quality can also increase the encoded file.

Does the width control upscale small videos?

Width presets are constrained by the source so the tool does not enlarge a smaller video merely to match a larger preset.

Why does conversion generate a color palette first?

GIF uses indexed colors. Building a palette from the chosen clip gives the final encoder more representative colors than a naive direct conversion.

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Video to GIF

Turn a selected video interval into a palette-optimized animated GIF with adjustable width, frame rate, quality and looping.

Add a video

Choose a clip and turn it into a high-quality animated GIF.

Choose video

MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV or AVI · or drag and drop

Your video stays on your device. GIF creation happens locally in your browser.

How to use Video to GIF

1
Choose an MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, M4V or AVI video.
2
Set the Start time and End time for the section to convert and confirm the selected duration.
3
Choose GIF width, FPS, Quality and whether Loop forever should be enabled.
4
Click Create GIF, preview the animation and download the finished file.

Frequently asked questions

About Video to GIF

Video to GIF extracts only the useful interval rather than converting an entire recording by default. Width and FPS settings trade spatial and motion detail against the substantial size cost of the older GIF format.

A two-stage local workflow derives a clip-specific palette and then applies quality-aware dithering during animation encoding. This improves color allocation within GIF's limited palette, while optional infinite looping controls playback behavior.