Convert a video to GIF
Turn a short clip — MP4, MOV, WebM and more — into an animated GIF that loops.
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Supported: HEIC · HEIF · JPG · PNG · WebP · AVIF · BMP · TIFF · GIF · ICO
DOCX · PDF · TXT · MD · HTML · EML · XLSX · CSV · JSON
MP4 · MOV · AVI · MKV · WebM · FLV · WMV
MP3 · WAV · FLAC · OGG · M4A · AAC · WMA · OPUS
Supported: JPG · PNG · WebP · AVIF · TIFF
MP4 · MOV · AVI · MKV · WebM
GIF is for short clips: up to 30 seconds, at most 480 pixels wide or high, without sound.
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Runs via our server — files are uploaded and deleted right after processing.
Honest limits
The video may be up to 30 seconds long: a longer one is refused, not cut short — shorten it first, or convert it to MP4 or WebM instead. The GIF fits into 480 × 480 pixels at 10 frames per second, loops endlessly and has no sound, since GIF carries none. A video larger than 4096 × 2160 pixels is refused, and the GIF must fit the output-size limit like any other download. The video file must also fit the upload limit of 30 MB without an account. A 30-second Full-HD phone clip is often larger: export it at 720p first — the GIF is no larger than 480 × 480 pixels anyway.
How it works
- Choose your video — MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, FLV or WMV, up to 30 seconds.
- Server makes the GIF — ffmpeg picks one 256-colour palette for the whole clip, then maps every frame onto it, so areas that don't change stay identical and the file stays small.
- Download the GIF — The video is deleted right after, and the GIF carries no location, device or date from it.
When to use it
Use it for a short clip that has to play anywhere without a player — in a chat, a support ticket, a README or a slide. For anything longer, or with sound, a video file is the better choice: GIF knows only 256 colours and grows large quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Why was my video refused?
It is longer than 30 seconds, the file is over the upload limit, the video is larger than 4096 × 2160 pixels, or it is too complex to finish in time. A longer clip is refused rather than cut short: shorten it first, or convert it to MP4 or WebM instead. A file over the upload limit or a video above 4K: export it at 720p first — the GIF is no larger than 480 × 480 pixels anyway. Too complex: use a shorter clip or a lower resolution.
Does the GIF keep the sound?
No. GIF is an image format and carries no audio. If you need the sound, convert the video to MP4 or WebM instead.
Do I need an account?
No. The conversion works without an account, and the video is deleted right after.