Video to GIF
Turn a video clip into an animated GIF the first 5 seconds, right in your browser.
Last updated: September 23, 2026
Drag & drop a video here
or browse your files (MP4, WebM, MOV)
Your video is processed entirely on your device it's never uploaded to a server.
How this video to GIF converter works
Upload a video, and this tool samples frames from the first 5 seconds at 10 frames per second, then stitches them into an animated GIF all using your browser's built-in video and canvas capabilities. No file is ever uploaded anywhere.
Why only 5 seconds?
GIFs are large, uncompressed-per-frame files a longer clip would produce a huge file and take much longer to process in the browser. Keeping clips short keeps file sizes reasonable for sharing.
FAQ
Is there a watermark?
No the GIF is generated entirely in your browser with no watermark added.
Can I convert a longer clip?
Trim your video to under 5 seconds before uploading if you need the whole thing only the first 5 seconds of any longer video are used.
Why is conversion slow on my device?
GIF encoding is processor-intensive. Larger videos or older devices will take longer the tool shows a progress indicator while it works.