In short: Video to GIF turns up to 20 seconds of a video into a looping animated GIF at the width and frame rate you choose, created locally in your browser.
Processed locally in your browser
Your files and text are handled entirely on your device using your browser. They are never uploaded to our servers.
Your GIF is created in your browser. The video is never uploaded.
How to use Video to GIF
3 quick steps. Most people are done in under a minute.
- 1
Upload a video.
- 2
Select up to 20 seconds and choose width and frame rate.
- 3
Click “Create GIF” and download it.
Video to GIF features
- Pick the exact moment on a visual timeline
- 5, 10 or 15 fps and 240–640 px width
- Estimated GIF size before you create it
- Loops forever, no watermark
When to use Video to GIF
- Make reaction GIFs from your own clips
- Show a product feature or UI flow in a README or email
- Create short animated how-tos for chats and docs
About this tool
Make GIFs from your videos. Pick up to 20 seconds on the timeline, choose the width and smoothness, see the estimated size, and download a GIF that loops forever. Perfect for reactions, tutorials and product demos, all created locally in your browser.
Video to GIF FAQ
How do I convert a video to a GIF?
Upload your video, select up to 20 seconds on the timeline, pick the width and frame rate, then click “Create GIF” and download it.
How can I make my GIF smaller?
Use a shorter clip, a lower frame rate (5 or 10 fps) or a smaller width. The size estimate updates as you change settings.
Is it safe to use this tool with private videos?
Yes. Your videos are processed entirely in your web browser using JavaScript on your own device. Nothing is uploaded to FaaTools servers, so we never see, store or share your data — you can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the tool keeps working.
Is Video to GIF free to use?
Yes, Video to GIF is 100% free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limits. FaaTools is supported by unobtrusive ads, which keeps every tool free for everyone.
Helpful guides
- How to Compress a Video for Email, WhatsApp and DiscordVideo too big to send? See the upload limits for email, WhatsApp and Discord, and how to shrink a video to fit without making it unwatchable.
- How to Make a GIF from a Video (That Isn’t Huge)Turn any clip into a looping GIF: pick the moment, choose size and frame rate, and keep the file small enough for Slack, Discord, email and websites.