Private by design
Nothing is uploaded.Your clip is turned into a GIF in your browser tab and never sent to a server. It stays on your device.
Video to GIF
Convert a video to a GIF
Drop in a clip and get an animated GIF back. It is made in your browser - nothing is uploaded.
Handy for a quick demo loop, a bug repro, or a reaction clip. Most "video to GIF" sites upload your video to a server to make the GIF. This one does it on your own device with ffmpeg compiled to WebAssembly, so the clip never leaves your computer. Free, no signup, no watermark. It is the same private, local-first approach as our screen recorder.
Nothing is uploaded. The GIF is made on your device.
Choose a video or drop it here
MP4, WebM, MOV and more. Nothing is uploaded.
GIFs get large quickly, so this uses the first few seconds. Keep it short for a small file.
No install, no signup
Just a web page.No app, no extension, no account, and no watermark stamped on the GIF. Works on locked-down computers too.
You choose
Size and length.Pick the width, the frame rate, and how many seconds to use, so you can keep the file small and shareable.
How it works
Three steps, all in the browser. The first conversion downloads the ffmpeg engine (about 30 MB) once; after that it starts instantly.
- Choose your clip. Drop a video (MP4, WebM, MOV) onto the box, or click to pick one. It is read from your device, not uploaded.
- Pick size and length. Choose the width, frames per second, and how many seconds to include. Smaller and shorter means a smaller GIF.
- Make and download the GIF. Preview the result, then download it. Nothing was sent anywhere.
When this helps
- A short demo loop of a feature or workflow to drop into a doc, a chat, or a README.
- A bug repro you want to show as a silent looping clip in a ticket.
- A reaction or highlight from a longer recording, trimmed to a few seconds.
- A private clip you would rather not upload to a random GIF website.
Need to capture it first?
If you have not recorded the clip yet, our screen recorder captures your screen with audio and a webcam overlay, all on your device - then bring the clip back here to turn into a GIF.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about turning a video into a GIF here.
Is my video uploaded to a server?
No. The GIF is made entirely in your browser using ffmpeg compiled to WebAssembly. Your clip is read from your device, converted on your device, and saved back to your device. Nothing is uploaded, and there is no account.
Why does my GIF turn out large?
GIF is an old format and not very efficient, so file size grows fast with length, frame rate, and width. To keep it small, use fewer seconds, a lower frame rate, and a smaller width. A few seconds at 480px and 12 fps is a good balance.
Why only the first few seconds?
GIFs balloon in size with length, so the tool uses the first seconds you choose (up to 60). Set the length field to control how much of the clip is included.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It is a normal web page with no app, no browser extension, and no admin rights. The first conversion downloads the ffmpeg engine, about 30 MB, to your browser cache, then it is ready immediately next time.
Does the GIF have a watermark?
No. There is no watermark, no signup, and no length cap beyond the size limit you choose. You get a clean GIF.
What video formats can I use?
Common ones such as MP4, WebM, and MOV. GIFs have no sound, so any audio in the clip is simply dropped.