Why is my GIF so large?

GIF is an old format with weak compression. Size grows quickly with duration, width and frame rate. A 3–5 second clip at 480 px and 10 fps is usually a good balance.

Which frame rate should I use?

10 fps is enough for most reactions and tutorials. Use 15 or 24 fps for fast movement, keeping in mind that the file grows proportionally.

Does the GIF have sound?

No. The GIF format does not support audio. If you need sound, keep it as a video.

Which video formats are accepted?

MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI and MKV, up to 500 MB.

Why does it use a custom palette?

A GIF can only have 256 colors. Generating the palette from your clip, instead of using a generic one, avoids banding and dithering noise.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Everything is processed inside your browser and your files never leave your device. There is no upload, no queue and no temporary storage, so the tool keeps working even if you go offline after the page has loaded.

Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit. The site is funded by a few unobtrusive ads around the tools, never inside your files.

Video to GIF

Upload a video, set where the clip starts, how long it lasts, its width and frame rate, and download the animated GIF. A palette is generated for each clip, so colors look clean without huge files.

Free, no sign-up and no uploads: processing happens in your browser · Updated September 18, 2026

Upload your video

Drag here or click · MP4, WebM, MOV · Max. 500 MB

You can also paste a copied video with Ctrl+V

Tips for a good GIF

Keep it short (2–5 seconds), choose a moment with clear motion and reduce the width to what will actually be displayed. There is no need to shorten the video first: the GIF is generated only from the part you choose. To share the full clip instead, Compress video keeps the sound and weighs far less than a GIF.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is my GIF so large?: GIF is an old format with weak compression. Size grows quickly with duration, width and frame rate. A 3–5 second clip at 480 px and 10 fps is usually a good balance.
Which frame rate should I use?: 10 fps is enough for most reactions and tutorials. Use 15 or 24 fps for fast movement, keeping in mind that the file grows proportionally.
Does the GIF have sound?: No. The GIF format does not support audio. If you need sound, keep it as a video.
Which video formats are accepted?: MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI and MKV, up to 500 MB.
Why does it use a custom palette?: A GIF can only have 256 colors. Generating the palette from your clip, instead of using a generic one, avoids banding and dithering noise.
Are my files uploaded to a server?: No. Everything is processed inside your browser and your files never leave your device. There is no upload, no queue and no temporary storage, so the tool keeps working even if you go offline after the page has loaded.
Is it really free?: Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit. The site is funded by a few unobtrusive ads around the tools, never inside your files.