How to Convert a Video to GIF Online

Animated GIFs are everywhere — in chats, presentations, tutorials, and social media. Converting a short video clip to a GIF is the quickest way to capture a reaction, demonstrate a UI interaction, or share a funny moment. Here is how to do it in seconds.

Step-by-step: video to GIF

Open the tool — Navigate to Wizard Image — Video to GIF.
Upload your video — Supported formats: MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI. The file size limit is 100 MB.
Set the start time — Type the timestamp in seconds where your GIF should begin. For example, enter 5 to start at the 5-second mark.
Set the duration — Short GIFs in the 2–6 second range loop best and stay reasonably small.
Choose FPS — Higher FPS means smoother animation but larger files. 10–15 FPS is ideal for most GIFs.
Set width — The output width in pixels. 480 px is a good default. Height is calculated automatically to preserve aspect ratio.
Click "Convert to GIF" — Conversion happens server-side using FFmpeg. Download your GIF once it is ready.

Tip: Keep GIFs under 5 MB for messaging apps and under 2 MB for social thumbnails. Lowering FPS to 10 and width to 360 px is the fastest way to hit those targets.

Understanding the settings

FPS (frames per second)

Most GIFs use 10–15 FPS. Human eyes perceive motion smoothly at around 12 FPS, so there is rarely a need to go higher unless you are capturing fast motion.

8–10 FPS — Smallest files, good for most content
12–15 FPS — Smooth and still manageable in size
20–24 FPS — Very smooth, but much larger files

Width

Smaller output width means a smaller file. A 480 × 270 GIF is roughly four times smaller than a 960 × 540 GIF of the same content.

Duration

Keep it short. GIF compression works best on short, repetitive loops. A 3-second clip can be surprisingly compact; a 30-second clip can easily become too large to share.

GIF color limit: GIF only supports 256 colors per frame. Videos with gradients, skin tones, or subtle shading may look banded or grainy as GIFs.

Video to GIF vs. Video to Image Sequence

If you need every individual video frame as a separate image file, use the Video to Image Sequence tool instead. It exports every frame in your chosen format and delivers them in a ZIP file.

Best uses for video GIFs

UI and UX demos — Show a micro-interaction or product feature in documentation or a pitch deck
Messaging and chat — Reactions, memes, and short funny moments
Presentations — Embed animated content without video controls
Documentation — Inline tutorial clips in Markdown or help pages

Frequently asked questions

Why is my GIF so large?

GIF is an old format with poor compression. Reduce width, duration, or FPS. For web use, an animated WebP can often be significantly smaller while keeping better quality.

Can I convert a YouTube video to GIF?

You would need to download the video first and make sure you have the rights to do so, then upload it here.

What is the maximum video file size?

100 MB. If your video is larger, trim it first before uploading.

How to Convert a Video to GIF Online (MP4, WebM, MOV)