Video to GIF
Turn a short video clip into an animated GIF, entirely in your browser via ffmpeg.wasm.
GIFs are still the format of choice for quick, autoplaying reactions and demos in chat apps and forums that don't support embedded video. This tool converts a short video clip into an animated GIF using FFmpeg running locally via WebAssembly, sampling frames and building a palette for smooth playback. Because GIF encoding and playback are memory-hungry, keep clips to roughly 30 seconds or less for best results - longer or high-frame-rate source video can strain your browser tab.
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How it works
- 01
Drop or select a short video clip.
- 02
Click Convert to sample frames and build the animated GIF.
- 03
Download the resulting GIF.
Details
- Category
- Video
- Formats
- GIF
- Runs
- In your browser
- Files uploaded
- No
- Cost per run
- Free
- Sign-in
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes, once loaded
Last updated 2026-08-03
Common questions
Is there a size limit?
Large videos and high frame rates use a lot of memory in the browser tab. Keep clips under ~30 seconds for best results.
Does it upload my video?
No - conversion runs locally with WebAssembly. Nothing leaves your browser.
Will the GIF include audio?
No - GIF is a silent format by design, so any audio track in the source video is discarded.
Can I go back from GIF to video?
Yes - use the GIF to MP4 converter to turn an animated GIF back into a compact video file.