Video to GIF Converter

Is this video to GIF converter free?

Yes, 100% free with no signup, no watermark, and no usage limits. All GIF conversion happens in your browser. Your video file never leaves your device.

How do I trim the video before converting to GIF?

After loading your video, use the start and end sliders to select the segment you want to convert. The preview shows the selected frame. Typical GIF segments are 2-6 seconds — longer segments produce very large files.

What quality levels are available?

Three quality levels: Low (128px width, 10 fps, 128 colors), Medium (256px width, 15 fps, 256 colors), and High (480px width, 20 fps, 256 colors with dithering). Higher quality produces larger GIF files.

Why is my GIF file so large?

GIF is an inefficient format for video — even a 3-second clip can be 5+ MB. To reduce size: use a shorter segment (2-3 seconds), lower the quality preset, reduce frame rate, and avoid videos with many colors or fast motion. The palette optimization feature also helps reduce file size.

What settings control GIF quality and file size?

Configure frame rate (10-30 fps; 15fps is optimal for most content), resolution (scale down to 480px or 320px width), color palette (256, 128, or 64 colors), and segment trim points. A 5-second clip at 480px/15fps produces a 2-4MB GIF. Lower fps and fewer colors reduce size by 40-60% with minimal visual impact.

Why is my GIF file so large and how do I reduce it?

GIF uses uncompressed 256-color frames—every frame is a full image. A 10-second 720p GIF at 30fps can exceed 50MB. Reduce size by: lowering fps to 10-15 (saves 50%), scaling width to 480px (saves 60%), trimming to the essential 3-5 seconds, and reducing colors to 128. This tool applies all four optimizations with one slider.