Video to GIF Converter

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Make an animated GIF from a video clip

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Tap to choose a file or drop it here

MP4, WebM, MOV · works best for clips under 15 seconds

Start at (seconds)
Length (seconds, max 15)
Frames per second
Width
Embed this tool on your websiteFree
  1. Choose how tall the frame should be.
  2. Press Copy code.
  3. Paste it into your page, blog, WordPress or Notion HTML block.
Height

The tool runs inside your visitor's browser, nothing is uploaded, and a small "Powered by ToolCloak" line stays under it. The second line (script) is optional: it makes the frame fit the tool's height.

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Video to GIF Converter — at a glance

Create a short looping GIF from your favourite video moment.

Your video
clip.mp4
00:12 – 00:16
Make GIF
Result
clip.gif
360 px · 40 frames

How to use it — step by step

A video file (MP4, WebM, MOV). Pick the start time and length.

1

Add a video

Choose an MP4, WebM or MOV file.

2

Pick start, length and size

Smaller width and fewer fps make a smaller GIF.

3

Press Make GIF

Frames are read and encoded on your device.

4

Download

Save the GIF.

Pro tips

Small things that make the result better.

✦Keep clips under 5 seconds for small GIFs.
✦Lower the width to 240–360 px for chat apps.
✦GIF supports only 256 colours, so photos may look slightly grainy.

Quick facts

15 smax length
4 sizes240–640 px
Privatenot uploaded
Freeno watermark

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my GIF big?+

GIFs are large by nature. Use fewer fps, a smaller width or a shorter clip.

Which videos work?+

Any format your browser can play — MP4 and WebM are safest.

Is there a watermark?+

No.

Is my data safe?+

Yes. Everything runs inside your own browser. Your text, files and images are never uploaded to any server.

Is this tool really free?+

Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark and no usage limit.

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