Video to GIF Turn any video into a GIF.

Upload an MP4, WebM, or MOV, trim the moment you want, and download a GIF. It all runs in your browser, so your video is never uploaded.

How to convert a video to a GIF

Turning a video into a GIF takes a minute with A2ZGIF. Upload the clip and its frames appear on a timeline, ready to edit.

Convert a video to a GIF

  1. Upload your video. Choose an MP4, WebM, or MOV file, or paste a link to one.
  2. Trim it. Drag the handles on the timeline to keep only the moment you want. Short is better.
  3. Adjust it. Crop, use Fit to make a landscape clip vertical with blurred bars, change the speed, or play it as a boomerang or a seamless loop.
  4. Download. Export as a GIF. If the file is too large, lower the size or pick a platform preset and A2ZGIF estimates the result from your real frames.

Tips for a good video-to-GIF

  • Keep it short. Two to six seconds loops well and keeps the file small.
  • Make it smaller. A narrower GIF is much lighter than a wide one.
  • Export as MP4 for longer clips. A GIF is limited to 256 colors, while an MP4 or WebM keeps the full quality and is far smaller. Converting a GIF to MP4 is one click away.

Want to add a caption? The meme GIF maker covers text, speech bubbles, and stickers.

Making a GIF on a phone? See how A2ZGIF works on mobile, or compare it with EZGIF's video to GIF.

Video to GIF questions

Which video formats can I convert to a GIF?

MP4, WebM, and MOV files work. You can also paste a link to a video file.

How big can the video be?

Up to 250 MB on desktop and 150 MB on phones. If your video is longer, trim it first.

How long should a GIF be?

Two to six seconds works best. File size grows quickly with length and dimensions.

Will my video be uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion happens in your browser, and your video never leaves your device.

Does the GIF have a watermark?

No. A2ZGIF is free and never adds a watermark.

Can I turn a landscape video into a vertical GIF?

Yes. Use Fit to place the clip on a vertical or square canvas with blurred bars, or crop it to the shape you want.

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