Video to GIF
Turn video clips into animated GIFs, no installs needed.
Convert MP4, WebM or MOV to GIF by picking the clip range, width and frames per second. Frames are captured right in your browser — fast, nothing to install and no upload, perfect for memes, product demos and previews.
How to use
- Drop the video (MP4, WebM, MOV) into the area above.
- Pick the clip: start time and GIF duration.
- Adjust the width and frames per second (FPS).
- Click "Process" and download the generated GIF.
When a GIF beats a video
A GIF plays on its own, in a loop, with no play button and no sound — which is why it dominates chat reactions, quick tutorials, product demos and animated screen captures. Where a video would need a click and audio, a GIF delivers the idea instantly. Converting a short video clip to GIF is the easiest way to make these animations.
Choose the clip, size and FPS
A GIF weighs far more than video per second, so the secret is keeping the clip short. Select a start time and a duration of a few seconds, reduce the width (480 px suits most uses) and choose the FPS: 10 to 15 frames per second already look smooth with a light file. The larger the width, duration and FPS, the heavier the GIF.
Local, fast conversion
Conversion happens in your browser: the video is never uploaded to any server, which protects your privacy and avoids queues. Short clips are ready in seconds. If you want the reverse — a video from images — or to shrink photos, see the other image and video tools on Localside.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal GIF size?
GIFs get heavy fast: 480px width at 10 fps is the classic balance of smoothness and weight. For social media, keep clips under 10 seconds.
Is the conversion fast?
Yes. Frames are captured straight from the video in your browser and encoded on the fly — short clips are ready in seconds, with no heavy engine to download.
Is there a video length limit?
Processing is local, so the limit is device memory. We recommend input videos up to ~2 minutes, trimming the desired clip in the tool itself.