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Video to GIF

Convert video files to GIF frames

Click or drop a video file here

About Video to GIF

Video to GIF captures a series of frames from any video file at your chosen frame rate (1–15 FPS) and duration (1–10 seconds), then encodes them into a real, downloadable animated GIF using the gifenc library, entirely in your browser — each frame is quantized to its own 256-color palette at the video's native resolution. Note: playback depends on your browser supporting the uploaded video's codec.

How to use Video to GIF

  1. 1Click the upload area and select a video file from your device.
  2. 2Preview the video, then set your desired FPS and capture duration using the sliders.
  3. 3Click "Convert to GIF Frames" to capture evenly spaced frames and encode them into a GIF.
  4. 4Review the extracted frame grid, then download the assembled animated GIF.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this produce a single animated GIF file?

Yes — after capture, a "Download GIF" button appears with the finished, real animated GIF assembled from the captured frames.

What video formats are supported?

Any format your browser can decode and play natively. Common formats like MP4 (H.264) work most reliably; less common codecs may fail to load.

How many frames can I capture?

Up to 15 FPS for up to 10 seconds, so as many as 150 frames in a single capture — more frames means a larger file and longer processing time.

Will the GIF preserve full video quality?

Frames are captured at native resolution, but the encoder doesn't dither, so photographic content or smooth gradients may show some color banding after being reduced to a 256-color palette.

Is my file uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser — your video is never uploaded to a server.

Tips & Tricks

  • ✓Higher FPS and longer duration settings capture more frames but take longer to process and produce a larger GIF file.
  • ✓If your video doesn't preview or convert, try converting it to MP4 first for the most reliable browser support.
  • ✓A lower FPS (5–8) usually looks just as smooth for typical GIF use and keeps the file size down.
  • ✓Frames are captured at the video's native resolution — downscale your source video beforehand if you need a smaller GIF.