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How to turn a short video clip into an animated GIF

An animated GIF is useful for sharing a short looping moment rather than a full video. Since GIFs can be much larger than video clips, choose a short duration and reasonable output dimensions.

Open video to GIF converter

Step-by-step

  1. 01

    Select a video your browser can play

    Load an MP4 or another supported video file. Playback may depend on the codecs available in your browser and device.

  2. 02

    Choose a short start and end time

    Trim the section you want into a segment of up to 10 seconds. Removing unnecessary frames can make the GIF smaller.

  3. 03

    Adjust size and frame rate

    Higher FPS can make motion smoother but increases the amount of image data. Start with modest dimensions and FPS for easy sharing.

  4. 04

    Preview and save the GIF

    Inspect the resulting animation and download it. If the file is too large, try a shorter clip, lower resolution or fewer frames.

Things to know

  • Animated GIF is not designed for audio and may be considerably larger than an equivalent MP4.
  • Video file compatibility varies by browser and the codecs installed on the device.
  • Check the rights to footage before publishing or redistributing GIFs made from other people’s videos.

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert an entire long video?

This tool is intended for short highlights and allows segments of up to 10 seconds per conversion.

How do I make a smaller GIF?

Shorten the clip and reduce the output size or FPS. GIF compression can still produce larger files than video.

Open video to GIF converter