Convert Video to GIF — Free, Browser-Based, No Upload Required
Convert MP4, WebM, and MOV video clips to animated GIF directly in your browser. Set frame rate, duration, and output size. 100% client-side — no account or upload needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which video formats can I convert to GIF?
The tool supports MP4 (H.264/H.265), WebM (VP8/VP9), and MOV files that your browser can decode natively via the HTML5 video element. No server upload is needed — all frame extraction and GIF encoding runs in your browser using Canvas API frame capture.
How do I control the output GIF file size?
Three parameters directly control output size: frame rate (FPS) — lower FPS means fewer frames and smaller files; duration — capture only the key seconds of your clip; and output width — downscale to 480px or 360px for social sharing GIFs. A 3-second clip at 10 FPS and 480px width typically produces a 1–3 MB GIF.
Why is my GIF larger than the original video?
GIF uses an outdated LZW palette-limited codec (256 colours per frame) with no inter-frame compression, making it inherently less efficient than modern video codecs. For animated web content, consider WebP animation or AVIF sequences — these produce files 5–10× smaller than GIF at equivalent quality and are supported by all modern browsers.