Video to GIF
Pick the start and length, set the frame rate, width, looping and dithering, and create a GIF from MP4, MOV, AVI, WEBM or MKV video.
Select a file for Video to GIF
Drag & drop your files here, or click to browse
Height is scaled proportionally.
- GIF palettes are generated per clip (palettegen/paletteuse) for the best 256-color result. Clips are limited to 60 seconds.
How to use Video to GIF
From upload to download in 3 steps.
- 1
Add your file
Choose or drag a MP4, MOV, AVI, WEBM and MKV file into the upload area (up to 1 GB each).
- 2
Adjust the settings
Optionally change the start time, duration, frame rate and 3 more — the defaults work well for most files.
- 3
Convert and download
Click Convert, follow the progress, and download the result. Files are deleted from the server automatically afterwards.
Supported formats and settings
- Input formats
- MP4MOVAVIWEBMMKV
- Output formats
- GIF
- Limits
- Up to 1 GB per file
- One file per job
- Files are deleted automatically after processing
- Start Time
- 0 or 00:00:05
- Duration
- 0.5–60 sec
- Frame Rate
- 1–30 fps
- Width
- 32–1280 px
- Looping
- Loop forever and Play once
- Dithering
- Smooth (Sierra), Ordered (Bayer) and None (flat colors)
Why use our Video to GIF?
Genuine Processing
Real conversions by proven engines — never renamed copies or fake results.
Private by Design
Files are deleted automatically after processing and never used for training.
Free to Use
No account, no subscription and no watermarks on your files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which file formats does Video to GIF support?
Video to GIF accepts MP4, MOV, AVI, WEBM and MKV files. It produces GIF.
Is there a file size limit?
Each file can be up to 1 GB. Larger files take longer to upload and process.
What happens to my files?
Files are uploaded only when you start processing. They are stored under random names in a private temporary folder, processed, and deleted automatically shortly afterwards — the exact time is shown with your result — or immediately when you click “Delete files now”. Files are never shared or used for training.
How does Video to GIF work, and what are its limitations?
GIF palettes are generated per clip (palettegen/paletteuse) for the best 256-color result. Clips are limited to 60 seconds.
Is Video to GIF free to use?
Yes. Video to GIF is free, needs no account, and does not add watermarks to your files.
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