Why is my GIF file so large?

GIFs store every frame without inter-frame compression, making them larger than video files. Reduce the width, FPS, or duration to decrease file size.

How do I make a high quality GIF?

Use a higher FPS (15-24) and wider width for better quality. The tool uses palette optimization for best GIF color quality.

Video to GIF Converter

Q: What video formats can I convert to GIF?

You can convert MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI, MKV, and most common video formats to animated GIF.

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Loading Video Processing Engine

This tool uses FFmpeg.wasm for video processing. The first time you use it, it will download the processing engine (~25MB). This only happens once and enables powerful offline GIF conversion.

Initializing video processor...

Drop your video here

or click to select any video file (MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, etc.)

GIF Settings

Frame Rate (FPS)

GIF Width

Loop

Start Time (seconds, optional)

Duration (seconds, optional)

Why Use This GIF Converter?

Social Media Ready

Create perfect GIFs for Twitter, Reddit, Discord, and messaging apps.

Palette Optimized

Uses FFmpeg's palette generation for the best possible GIF color quality.

Custom Timing

Set start time and duration to extract exactly the clip you want as a GIF.

Frequently Asked Questions

What video formats can I convert to GIF?

You can convert MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI, MKV, FLV, and most common video formats.

Why is my GIF file large?

GIFs are uncompressed per-frame, making them larger than video. Reduce FPS, width, or duration to shrink the file.

What's the best FPS for GIFs?

10 FPS works well for most content. Use 15-24 FPS for smooth motion like sports highlights.