Video to GIF
Turn a moment from a video into an animated GIF. Choose where it starts, how long it lasts, its smoothness and its size.
- Select a video
- Choose start, length and size
- Create and download the GIF
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Your files never leave your device
Why make a GIF?
GIFs play automatically and loop everywhere: in chats, emails, documentation and social media, without a play button or sound.
- Share a funny or memorable moment.
- Show how a feature works in a tutorial or bug report.
- Add a short animation to a presentation or email.
- Create reactions and memes.
Settings for the best GIF
- Start time and length: GIFs are best short, between 2 and 8 seconds.
- Frame rate: 12 fps is smooth enough for most clips; 15–20 fps is smoother but larger.
- Width: 480 px suits chats and websites; 320 px is the lightest; 640 px is sharper but heavier.
High quality colors
GIF is limited to 256 colors, so File Kingdom first analyses the clip and builds an optimized palette, which keeps colors much more natural than a basic conversion. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
How long can my GIF be?
Up to 30 seconds, but short clips of 2–8 seconds give much smaller files.
Why is my GIF large?
GIF is an old format. Reduce the length, the frame rate or the width to make it lighter.
Is there a watermark?
No. The GIF is yours, with no watermark.
Is my video uploaded?
No. The GIF is created in your browser.
Which videos are supported?
MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV and most common formats.
Does the GIF loop?
Yes. It loops forever.