Video to GIF Converter
Convert any video to animated GIF with custom FPS and size settings
Drop a video file here or click to select
Video to GIF Features
Professional GIF conversion with full control over quality and size
Set frames per second from 5 to 30 for the perfect balance between smoothness and file size.
Specify start time and duration to convert just the portion you need.
Set output width to reduce file size while maintaining aspect ratio automatically.
How to Convert Video to GIF
Converting video to GIF is simple with our free online tool. Upload your video, adjust settings like FPS and width, then download your animated GIF instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which video formats can I convert to GIF?
Our tool supports MP4, AVI, MOV, WebM, MKV, and most other common video formats.
The conversion happens entirely in your browser using the HTML5 video element and Canvas API.
No video is uploaded to any server — your files stay on your device.
What FPS should I use for my GIF?
For smooth animation, use 15-24 FPS. For smaller file size, use 10-12 FPS.
Social media GIFs typically use 15 FPS for a good balance.
Very slow GIFs (under 10 FPS) can look choppy but have much smaller file sizes.
How do I reduce the GIF file size?
Reduce the width, lower the FPS, and keep the duration short.
A 480px wide GIF at 10 FPS for 5 seconds is typically under 2MB.
After converting, you can also use our GIF Compressor tool to reduce the size further.
Is there a video length limit?
There is no server-side limit since everything runs in your browser.
However, very long videos will create large GIFs. We recommend keeping GIFs under 30 seconds.
Use the start time and duration settings to select just the clip you need.
Why is my GIF larger than the original video?
GIF is an older format that uses LZW compression, which is less efficient than modern video codecs.
A 10-second MP4 might be 1MB, but the same content as GIF could be 5-10MB.
This is normal — reduce dimensions and FPS to manage GIF file size.
Can I convert a GIF back to video?
Yes! Use our Video Converter tool to convert GIF back to MP4 or other video formats.
GIF to video conversion is useful for adding audio or editing in video software.
The resulting video will maintain the original GIF frame rate.
Does this tool work on mobile?
Yes, the tool works on modern mobile browsers including Chrome and Safari on iOS and Android.
Processing is done on-device so performance depends on your device's hardware.
For large videos, a desktop browser will generally produce faster results.
Is my video data private?
Completely. Your video never leaves your device.
All processing uses browser APIs — no data is sent to any server.
You can use this tool offline once the page has loaded.