What is Video to GIF Converter?
Video to GIF Converter is a free online tool that converts video clips to animated GIFs and GIFs back to video formats. It features trim controls, width resizing, and FPS adjustment for creating perfectly sized GIFs. Powered by FFmpeg WebAssembly, all processing happens entirely in your browser — your files never leave your device.
Common Use Cases
Social Media Content
Create animated GIFs from video clips for sharing on social media, forums, and messaging apps.
Documentation & Tutorials
Convert screen recordings to GIFs for embedding in README files, documentation, and bug reports.
Meme Creation
Extract short moments from videos and convert them into shareable GIF memes.
Email Marketing
Create lightweight animated GIFs from product videos for use in email campaigns.
How to Use This Tool
- Upload a video file (MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI) or a GIF file
- For video to GIF: set start time, end time, width, and FPS controls
- For GIF to video: select the output format (MP4 or WebM)
- Click Convert and download your converted file
Frequently Asked Questions
What video formats are supported?
The tool supports MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, and most common video formats. For best results, use MP4 or WebM.
Is there a file size limit?
The tool supports files up to 200MB. Larger files may take longer to process depending on your device.
Why does my browser need SharedArrayBuffer?
The tool uses FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly, which requires SharedArrayBuffer for multi-threaded processing. Modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge support this feature.
Is my video data secure?
Yes! All conversion happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly. Your files are never uploaded to any server.
How can I reduce GIF file size?
Lower the FPS (10 is usually sufficient), reduce the output width, and trim the video to only the portion you need. These settings significantly reduce output file size.