How to make a GIF from a video
- 1
Drop your video
Any clip — a few seconds is ideal for a GIF.
- 2
Pick the moment
Drag the handles to the best 2–6 seconds.
- 3
Set size and smoothness
Choose 320–800 px wide and 8, 12 or 15 frames per second.
- 4
Make the GIF
Most GIFs are ready in about a second.
Popular ways to use it
Reaction GIFs
Turn a funny moment into a reaction you can drop into any chat.
Product demos
Show a feature in action in docs, emails or GitHub READMEs.
Blog and newsletter visuals
GIFs autoplay in most email clients where video does not.
Captioned memes
Stack "Add text" for a classic caption across the bottom.
Tips for the best result
- Keep GIFs under about 6 seconds and 480 px wide — they load fast and stay small.
- 12 fps is the sweet spot: smooth enough, much smaller than 15 fps.
- For long or high-quality loops, an MP4 is far smaller than a GIF.
Video to GIF — FAQ
How long can a GIF be?
Up to 60 seconds. Short GIFs (3–6 seconds) at 480 px wide are the best balance of quality and file size.
Can I add text to my GIF?
Yes — add the "Text" edit and it will be drawn on every frame.
Why is my GIF file big?
GIF is an old format with no modern compression. Shorten the clip, lower the width or pick 8–12 fps.
Can I add text to the GIF?
Yes — add "Add text" to the stack and the caption is drawn into every frame.
Is there a length limit?
GIFs are limited to 60 seconds at 15 fps (900 frames), which is already a very large GIF.