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Video to GIF converter

GifRush’s Video to GIF converter turns an MP4, WebM or MOV clip into a looping animated GIF directly in your browser. Choose the start and end time, a frame rate between 5 and 30 fps and an output width, then download the GIF — the video is never uploaded.

  • Runs in your browser
  • No sign-up
  • No watermark
  • Works on mobile
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How to use Video to GIF

  1. 01

    Add your video

    Drop an MP4, WebM or MOV file onto the page, or click to choose one.

  2. 02

    Trim and size it

    Set the start and end time, the frame rate and the output width.

  3. 03

    Convert and download

    Press Convert to GIF, preview the result and download it.

Choosing frame rate, width and quality

Video is usually recorded at 24–60 fps, but GIFs rarely need more than 10–15 fps: motion still looks smooth and the file is a fraction of the size. Width matters just as much — 480 px is plenty for chat apps and social feeds, while 320 px suits reactions and stickers. The Smaller file quality setting reduces colours slightly and reuses near-identical pixels between frames.

If you need a specific format guide, see MP4 to GIF for phone videos and GIFV to GIF for Imgur links. Clips longer than 30 seconds belong in the Long GIF Maker.

After converting

Most finished GIFs benefit from one more step: crop to the action, add a caption for reaction GIFs, or compress to fit an upload limit. If you want the opposite — a GIF turned into a small, shareable video — use GIF to MP4.

Features

  • Precise trimming

    Set start and end to a tenth of a second, or grab the current playhead.

  • Frame-rate control

    From 5 fps for tiny files to 30 fps for buttery motion.

  • Smart encoding

    Per-frame palettes and frame diffing keep colours rich and files lean.

  • Private by design

    Frames are captured and encoded on your device — nothing is uploaded.

Video to GIF FAQ

How do I convert a video to a GIF?

Open Video to GIF, drop in your video, set the start and end times, choose a frame rate and width, then click Convert to GIF. The GIF is created in your browser and can be downloaded immediately.

What frame rate should I use for a GIF?

10–15 fps is the sweet spot for most GIFs: motion looks smooth and the file stays small. Use 20–30 fps for fast action, or 5–8 fps for reaction GIFs where file size matters most.

Why is my GIF larger than the video?

GIF stores up to 256 colours per frame and compresses far less efficiently than modern video codecs. Shorter clips, a lower frame rate and a smaller width reduce GIF size the most.

Can I convert MOV files from an iPhone?

Yes, as long as your browser can play the file. Safari plays iPhone HEVC MOV files; Chrome and Edge play most H.264 MOV files.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. GifRush processes everything locally in your browser using JavaScript, Canvas, Web Workers and WebCodecs. Your files never leave your device, and closing the tab discards them.

MP4 to GIF

Convert MP4 videos from your phone or camera into high-quality animated GIFs.

MP4M4VH.264

Long GIF Maker

Turn long videos — up to 5 minutes — into a single GIF with auto-tuned size and frame rate.

Up to 5 minStreaming encoderMP4 / MOV

GIF Compressor

Reduce GIF file size with fewer colours, lossy frame diffing, frame dropping and scaling.

LossyColoursFrames

GIF Cropper

Drag to crop an animated GIF to any area or aspect ratio — square, 16:9, 9:16 and more.

Drag to crop1:116:9

Add Text to GIF

Put meme-style captions on an animated GIF — top and bottom text, colours and outline.

CaptionsMemeOutline

GIF to MP4

Convert an animated GIF to an MP4 video that’s much smaller and plays everywhere.

H.264WebCodecsWebM fallback

GIFV to GIF

Turn Imgur .gifv links (which are really MP4 videos) back into real GIF files.

ImgurGIFVMP4 / WebM

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