Video to GIF converter
Turn a short video clip into a looping GIF: MP4, MOV, WebM or an iPhone video, up to 15 seconds. It is free, needs no sign-in and runs in your browser, so your video is not uploaded.
Example GIFs
At a glance
- Input
- One video file
- Output
- Short looping GIF, no sound
- Price
- Free
- Sign-in
- Not needed
How it works
- Upload a videoChoose an MP4, MOV or WebM file from your phone or computer.
- Choose the clipSet where the GIF starts, how long it lasts (up to 15 seconds), its width and its frame rate.
- Make and downloadSelect Make GIF, check the result and download it.
Tips for a better GIF
- Keep it short: a 2 to 5 second clip loops best and stays small.
- 480 px wide at 10 fps is a good balance of quality and file size.
- Start a moment before the action you want, then shorten the length.
Questions and answers
Upload the video here, set the start time and length, and select Make GIF. Download the GIF when it appears.
Yes, if your browser can play the MOV file. Safari plays most iPhone videos; some Windows browsers cannot play HEVC MOV files.
Yes. MP4 is the most widely supported video format and works in every modern browser.
No. The frames are read and the GIF is made inside your browser tab, so the video never leaves your device.
Up to 15 seconds. A wider GIF allows fewer seconds, because every frame is held in memory while the GIF is made.
A GIF stores every frame as a full image. Use a smaller width, a lower frame rate or a shorter clip to shrink it.
No. GIF has no audio track, so the sound is dropped.
Yes. In the iPhone Photos app, open the Live Photo, tap Share and choose Save as Video, then upload that video here.
Only from a video file you have the right to use. This tool does not download videos from YouTube or other sites.
No. GIFs from this free converter carry no LeafReel badge.
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