Free tool

Free video to GIF maker

Choose a video, pick the moment you want, and save it as a looping GIF that plays by itself in WhatsApp, Instagram chats and more. It is made on your device, so your video is never uploaded.

Make a GIF →No account needed. You see the size of the GIF before you save it.

Free
No sign-up to start
Works on your phone
Your files stay on your device

How it works

Choose your video
Pick a video from your phone or computer.
Pick the part
Move the Start slider to the moment you want. The preview loops that part so you can check it.
Choose length and size
Pick 2, 3, 5 or 10 seconds, and Small, Medium or Large. Smaller means a lighter file.
Make and save
Tap Make GIF. When it is ready you see it, and how many MB it is, then tap Save GIF.

Why use this tool

Loops by itself

A GIF plays again and again with no tap, so it works in chats, posts and messages.

You choose the moment

Start anywhere in the video and take up to 10 seconds from there.

Three sizes

Small (320 px) for chats, Medium (480 px) for most uses, Large (640 px) when it should look sharp.

See the size first

When the GIF is ready you are told how many MB it is, so you know it will send.

Private

The GIF is made in your browser on your device. Your video is not sent to a server.

No watermark, no account

Nothing is stamped on your GIF and you do not need to sign in.

Tips for good GIFs

Keep it short. 2 to 3 seconds is usually best, and the file stays light.
Choose a moment with clear movement: a reaction, a jump, a wave.
GIFs have no sound. If sound matters, send the video instead.
If the GIF is too big to send, make it Small or shorter. A 3 second Medium GIF is usually a few MB.
Vertical videos work too. The size is for the longer side of the picture.

Questions

Is this video to GIF maker free?

Yes. It is free to use, with no watermark and no account.

Is my video uploaded?

No. The GIF is made in your browser, on your own device. Nothing is sent to a server.

How long can the GIF be?

Up to 10 seconds. Large GIFs are limited to a little over 6 seconds so that phones do not run out of memory. Medium and Small allow the full 10 seconds.

Why is my GIF so big?

GIFs keep a lot of detail for every picture, so they get big quickly. Make it shorter or pick Small to make the file lighter.

Does the GIF have sound?

No. GIFs never have sound. If you need sound, share the video itself.

Which videos work?

MP4, WebM and MOV videos that your browser can play. If a video does not open, you are told.

Can I use the GIF on WhatsApp and Instagram?

Yes. Save the GIF, then send it as a file or a GIF in WhatsApp and most chat apps.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. It is built for phones, with big buttons. Very long videos are fine because only the part you pick is used.

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