How do I convert a video into an animated GIF?

Upload your video file (MP4, WebM, MOV, etc.) or drag and drop it into the converter. Set the start and end trim timestamps to capture your desired segment, choose your resolution and frame rate, and click 'Convert to GIF'. Your animated GIF is generated in seconds right in your browser.

Is my video uploaded to your server?

No. All video decoding, frame extraction, color quantization, and GIF encoding happen 100% locally on your computer or mobile device inside your browser. No video data or frames are ever uploaded or transmitted across the internet, ensuring complete privacy.

What video file formats are supported?

The converter supports all video formats recognized by modern browsers, including MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, OGV, and 3GP files.

How can I reduce the file size of the generated GIF?

To create smaller GIF files, you can: 1) Shorten the trimmed duration to under 5 seconds; 2) Lower the frame rate (e.g., 10 FPS instead of 20 FPS); 3) Choose a compact resolution preset like 360px or 240px; and 4) Select 128 or 64 colors in the color palette depth setting.

What is Floyd-Steinberg dithering?

GIF files are limited to a maximum of 256 colors per frame. Floyd-Steinberg dithering diffuses color quantization errors across neighboring pixels to create smooth visual color gradients and prevent harsh color banding or posterization in photo-realistic video clips.

Can I copy the animated GIF directly to my clipboard?

Yes! Once conversion finishes, click 'Copy to Clipboard' to paste your animated GIF directly into supported chat apps and documents like Discord, Slack, and Microsoft Office.

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Video to GIF Converter

Convert MP4, WebM, MOV, and AVI video clips into high-quality animated GIFs directly in your browser. Trim video, customize frame rate (FPS), resolution, and color dithering with zero server uploads.

100% Client-Side In-Browser Conversion

Your video never uploads to any server. All processing runs privately inside your browser using WebAssembly & Canvas.

Ultra Fast

Upload or Drag & Drop Video

Supports MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, OGV, 3GP, FLV and more. Maximum cut duration is 60 seconds.

Browse Video File

Tip: Shorter video clips (2 to 10 seconds) produce smaller, faster-loading GIFs.

Key Features & Capabilities

100% Client-Side In-Browser Processing (Zero Server Upload)

Supports MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, OGV, and 3GP video formats

Precision video start and end trimming with millisecond accuracy

Customizable frame rates from 5 FPS to 24 FPS

Smart resolution presets: 640px, 480px, 360px, 240px, and custom aspect lock

Advanced Floyd-Steinberg color dithering to eliminate color banding

Speed control (0.5x slow-motion up to 2.0x fast-forward)

One-click Copy GIF to Clipboard and direct instant download

Reverse animation effect and infinite loop configuration

How to Use Video to GIF Converter

Select or drop your video file

Click 'Browse Video File' to select a video from your computer or phone, or drag and drop a file into the upload zone.

Trim the video clip

Play or scrub through the video and click 'Use Current' to set the start and end timestamps for the animated segment.

Configure resolution and frame rate

Select your desired output resolution (e.g. 480px) and frame rate (e.g. 10 or 15 FPS) based on your target file size.

Convert and download GIF

Click 'Convert to GIF'. Preview the animated result instantly, then click 'Download GIF' to save your new file.

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