Video to GIF
Turn a short video clip into a looping GIF with control over the start point, duration, frame rate and output width. The palette is generated from the clip so gradients and skin tones hold up better than a one-size-fits-all conversion. It is free, needs no account, and adds no watermark to your result.
Video to GIF
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What people use it for.
What happens to your file.
Choose the start time and duration, then set FPS and width. FFmpeg samples only that segment, builds a clip-specific colour palette, and writes a continuously looping GIF without audio. The width is a ceiling rather than a target, so a small clip is never blown up and blurred; a video filmed upright stays upright, and HDR phone video is tone-mapped so its colours are not washed out. Times can be typed as seconds or as minutes and seconds, such as 1:30, and a start past the end of the video gets a clear message.
Where it stops: GIF has a 256-colour palette and no sound, so it is best for short clips. For longer or photographic footage, MP4 is usually smaller and sharper.
Choosing the settings
| Setting | Default | What it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0 seconds | Where the GIF begins in the video |
| Duration | 5 seconds | How long it lasts; the biggest factor in file size |
| FPS | 12 | Frames per second, from 1 to 30; 10 to 15 looks smooth for most clips |
| Width | 640 px | The largest width; the height follows the video’s proportions, and a smaller video keeps its own size |
Keeping the GIF small
- Shorten the duration first: every extra second adds frames.
- Drop the width to 480 or 320 px for chat and forums.
- Lower the frame rate for slow-moving clips; 8 to 10 FPS is often enough.
- The GIF loops forever and has no sound. For longer clips, an MP4 is far smaller and sharper.
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Common questions.
Can I choose which part becomes the GIF?
Yes. Set the start time and duration before processing.
Can I type the start as 1:30?
Yes. Start and duration take seconds, such as 90, or minutes and seconds, such as 1:30.
Why is there no sound?
GIF is an animation format without an audio track.
How do I keep the file small?
Use a shorter duration, lower FPS, or a smaller width.
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