Choose a clip
Select a video up to 100 MB and choose the short section you need.
Video to GIF Converter
Turn a short video section into an animated GIF with practical size controls and a palette optimized in your browser.
Local video tool
Choose a short video
Choose a video
or drag and drop
MP4, MOV, or WebM · up to 100 MB
How it works
Control GIF size
Set start, duration, width, frame rate, and a palette-quality preset.
Preview and download
A palette-optimized looping GIF is generated locally for preview and download.
Manageable GIFs with palette optimization
GIF is far less efficient than modern video. Phase 3 limits clips to 15 seconds, width to 720 pixels, and frame rate to 20 fps to prevent accidental runaway output.
FFmpeg creates a dedicated color palette and applies it with Bayer dithering. This generally looks better than a naive direct GIF conversion at the same dimensions.
Frequently asked questions
Why are GIFs so large?
GIF stores animation inefficiently compared with MP4 or WebM. Shorter duration, smaller width, and lower frame rate reduce size.
What settings should I use?
Balanced is a practical default. Small favors compact output; High Quality uses more frames and colors.
What is the maximum duration?
The configurable Phase 3 limit is 15 seconds.
Is my clip uploaded?
No. Palette generation and GIF encoding run entirely in your browser.