GIF Maker
Turn a short video into an animated GIF in your browser with frame-rate and width controls. Free, private, no signup or upload.
About the GIF Maker
This free GIF maker converts a short video clip into a smooth, optimized animated GIF. You control the frame rate and width, and the tool builds a custom color palette (palettegen/paletteuse) so the animation looks clean without exploding the file size. It is ideal for reaction GIFs, quick demos and looping snippets for chat or docs.
The conversion runs entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WebAssembly — your video is never uploaded. The engine (about 30 MB) is downloaded from a CDN the first time you use any converter here and is then cached, so the first GIF is slower to produce than later ones.
GIF is an inherently heavy format for motion, so keep clips short and the frame rate modest (10–15 fps) for a reasonable size. For longer or higher-quality motion, an MP4 is far smaller — but nothing beats a GIF for auto-looping anywhere. Videos up to 100 MB are supported.
How to Use the GIF Maker
- 1Choose a short video clip, up to 100 MB.
- 2Set the frame rate (10–15 fps is a good balance) and output width.
- 3Click Make GIF and wait for the progress bar.
- 4Preview the looping GIF and download it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. All processing runs in your browser using FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly. Your file never leaves your device — only the converter engine is downloaded, once.
Why is the first run slow?
The first time you use any converter here, the browser downloads the FFmpeg core (about 30 MB) from a CDN and compiles it. It is then cached for the session, so later runs are much faster.
How do I keep the GIF small?
Use a short clip, a lower frame rate (around 10 fps) and a smaller width. Each of these cuts the size noticeably. GIF is a heavy format, so trimming and scaling down help the most.
Can I make a GIF from part of a video?
For precise start and end trimming with size and frame-rate control, use our Video to GIF Converter. This GIF Maker focuses on quick, whole-clip conversion.
Should I use MP4 instead?
If you do not need auto-looping everywhere, an MP4 is far smaller and smoother. GIF wins only because it loops automatically in almost any app or webpage.