Private media conversion
MKV to GIF Converter
Turn the primary MKV video stream into a looping, palette-optimized animated GIF without uploading it.
The engine downloads once from a CDN. Your media remains on this device.
How to use the mkv to gif converter
- STEP 1Choose a MKV file up to 200 MB.
- STEP 2Convert it locally to GIF.
- STEP 3Download the finished GIF file.
About this tool
Animated GIF works well for short previews, demonstrations, reactions, and documentation where MKV playback is unavailable.
The GIF runs at 12 fps, scales frames wider than 960 pixels down, uses an optimized 256-color palette, and contains no audio.
Processing time depends on duration, source bitrate, output format, and device performance.
Frequently asked questions
Are MKV subtitles included in the GIF?
No. Embedded subtitle tracks are not rendered. Only the decoded primary video frames become the animation.
Is my MKV file uploaded?
No. FFmpeg WebAssembly performs the conversion in your browser. The engine downloads from a CDN, but your media stays on your device.
What is the maximum file size?
The browser converter accepts files up to 200 MB. Long files may require substantial device memory.