How do I convert a video to GIF?

Upload your video (MP4, WebM, AVI, or MOV), adjust settings like FPS, width, and trim points, then click Convert. The GIF is created instantly in your browser.

What video formats can I convert to GIF?

GifConvert supports MP4, WebM, AVI, and MOV formats. MP4 is the most common and works perfectly.

Is converting video to GIF free?

Yes, GifConvert is 100% free with no limits, no watermarks, and no signup required.

What's the best FPS for a GIF?

15-20 FPS works well for most GIFs. Use 10-12 FPS for screen recordings and 20-24 FPS for fast action. Higher FPS means larger file sizes.

Why is my GIF file so large?

GIF file size depends on dimensions, FPS, duration, and color complexity. Reduce width to 480px, lower FPS to 15, and trim to under 5 seconds to shrink the file significantly.

Do my files get uploaded to a server?

No. GifConvert processes everything in your browser using WebAssembly (ffmpeg.wasm). Your files never leave your device.

Can I convert a YouTube video to GIF?

You'll need to download the YouTube video first (using a YouTube downloader), then upload the MP4 file to GifConvert for conversion.

What's the maximum video size I can convert?

There's no hard limit. However, very large files (500MB+) may be slower as processing depends on your device's CPU and memory.

How do I convert a video to GIF?

Upload your video (MP4, WebM, AVI, or MOV), adjust settings like FPS, width, and trim points, then click Convert. The GIF is created instantly in your browser.

What video formats can I convert to GIF?

GifConvert supports MP4, WebM, AVI, and MOV formats. MP4 is the most common and works perfectly.

Is converting video to GIF free?

Yes, GifConvert is 100% free with no limits, no watermarks, and no signup required.

What's the best FPS for a GIF?

15-20 FPS works well for most GIFs. Use 10-12 FPS for screen recordings and 20-24 FPS for fast action. Higher FPS means larger file sizes.

Why is my GIF file so large?

GIF file size depends on dimensions, FPS, duration, and color complexity. Reduce width to 480px, lower FPS to 15, and trim to under 5 seconds to shrink the file significantly.

Do my files get uploaded to a server?

No. GifConvert processes everything in your browser using WebAssembly (ffmpeg.wasm). Your files never leave your device.

Can I convert a YouTube video to GIF?

You'll need to download the YouTube video first (using a YouTube downloader), then upload the MP4 file to GifConvert for conversion.

What's the maximum video size I can convert?

There's no hard limit. However, very large files (500MB+) may be slower as processing depends on your device's CPU and memory.

Video to GIF Converter

Convert any video to an animated GIF — free, instant, and private. Supports MP4, WebM, AVI, and MOV. All processing happens in your browser with no file uploads.

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Drop your video here or click to browse

Supports MP4, WebM, AVI, MOV — up to 500MB

Supported Video Formats

MP4 → GIF

Most common video format. Works with all devices.

WebM → GIF

Popular for web and screen recordings.

AVI → GIF

Legacy Windows video format.

MOV → GIF

Apple/iPhone video format.

How to Convert Video to GIF

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Upload Your Video

Drag and drop or browse to select your video file. MP4, WebM, AVI, and MOV are all supported.

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Customize Settings

Trim the clip, set FPS (15-20 recommended), adjust width and quality to your needs.

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Download Your GIF

Click convert, preview the result, and download. No watermark, no signup, no limits.

Best Video-to-GIF Settings by Use Case

DiscordWidth: 400–480pxFPS: 12–15Duration: 3–5sTarget: Under 8MB

Social MediaWidth: 480–640pxFPS: 15–20Duration: 3–6sTarget: Under 15MB

EmailWidth: 320–400pxFPS: 10–12Duration: 2–4sTarget: Under 1MB

SlackWidth: 400pxFPS: 12–15Duration: 3–5sTarget: Under 5MB

MemesWidth: 480pxFPS: 15Duration: 2–4sTarget: Under 5MB

TutorialsWidth: 640px+FPS: 10–12Duration: 5–10sTarget: Under 10MB

Why Choose GifConvert?

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100% Private — No Upload

Files are processed entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Nothing is ever sent to a server.

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Instant Conversion

No upload delay. Processing starts immediately on your device.

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Free Forever

No premium tiers, no watermarks, no signup. Every feature is free.

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Full Customization

Control FPS, dimensions, quality, and trim points for the perfect GIF.

The Best Free Video to GIF Converter Online

GifConvert.io is the fastest, most private way to convert video files to animated GIFs online. Unlike traditional online converters that require uploading your files to remote servers, GifConvert processes everything directly in your browser using WebAssembly technology powered by ffmpeg.wasm.

Whether you're creating reaction GIFs for Discord, making memes for social media, building tutorial content, or compressing GIFs for email marketing, GifConvert gives you complete control over your output with no compromises on privacy or quality.

Client-Side Processing: The Privacy Advantage

Most online video-to-GIF converters upload your file to their servers for processing. This means your personal videos travel across the internet and are stored (even temporarily) on third-party infrastructure. GifConvert takes a fundamentally different approach: all conversion happens locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device — period.

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Last updated: March 2026