Create an animated GIF from a video

The animated GIF is still the go-to format for sharing a reaction, illustrating a tutorial or animating a website. Light and readable everywhere without a video player, it's easy to create from a video clip. Here's how to turn your videos into quality GIFs.

Free tool — files automatically deleted after 1 hour.

Why use a GIF?

A GIF plays automatically, on a loop, with no play button. Perfect for social media, messaging apps, emails or to illustrate a step in a guide.

Convert a video to a GIF

1Upload your video.
2Select the clip to convert.
3Download your animated GIF, ready to share.

A short GIF (2 to 5 seconds) stays light and loads instantly.

Frequently asked questions

Can a GIF contain sound?

No, the GIF format does not support audio. To keep the sound, keep a video.

How do I keep a GIF light?

Choose a short clip and a moderate resolution.

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