Video to GIF Converter
Turn common video files into looping, palette-optimized animated GIFs.
The FFmpeg engine downloads from a CDN once. Your media is not uploaded.
How to use the video to GIF converter
- STEP 1Choose a supported video up to 200 MB.
- STEP 2Generate and apply an optimized color palette.
- STEP 3Download the looping GIF.
About this tool
Create lightweight previews, demonstrations, reactions, and documentation animations from common video containers.
Output uses 12 fps and a maximum width of 960 pixels.
Audio, subtitle, and secondary media streams are omitted.
Frequently asked questions
Which video formats are accepted?
The tool accepts MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and WebM files whose codecs can be decoded by the included FFmpeg engine.
Is audio included?
No. Animated GIF does not support sound.
How is color optimized?
A palette is generated from the video frames and applied with dithering to fit GIF's 256-color limit.