Video to GIF Converter — Create Animated GIFs from Video

Convert any video clip into an animated GIF. Control frame rate, dimensions, and duration — processed entirely in your browser.

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The Video Downloader Plus video to GIF converter turns any video clip into an animated GIF. Control frame rate, dimensions, and duration to get the exact output you need — everything runs in your browser.

How to convert a video to GIF

1. Open the tool

   Go to vidow.io/tools/video-to-gif.

2. Upload your video

   Click Upload or drag a video file onto the page.

3. Select the clip range

   Set the start and end timestamps for the portion of the video you want to convert.

4. Adjust settings

   Set the frame rate, maximum width, and quality level to control GIF size and smoothness.

5. Convert

   Click Convert to GIF. Processing runs entirely in your browser.

6. Download the GIF

   When conversion is complete, download your animated GIF.

Supported input formats

MP4, WebM, MKV, MOV

GIF settings

Setting	Range	Notes
Frame rate	5 – 30 fps	Lower frame rates reduce file size significantly
Max width	240 – 1080 px	Height scales proportionally
Duration	Up to clip length	Shorter clips produce smaller files
Quality	Low / Medium / High	Controls color palette depth and dithering

How it works

GIF conversion runs locally in your browser using a WebAssembly build of FFmpeg. The tool extracts frames from your selected clip, applies palette optimization, and encodes the GIF — entirely on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

GIF files are inherently large compared to video. For sharing on messaging apps or social platforms, keep clips under 5 seconds and use a width of 480px or less.

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