Free tool

Video to GIF make a GIF from a video clip.

Pick the moment, set the length and size, download a looping GIF.

Video to GIF at a glance

content.win encodes the GIF, with no wait and no size cap.

Works with
MP4, MOV and WebM.
Comes back as
A GIF at the width, frame rate and length you set, trimmed to the part you want.
Runs
In your browser.
Limits
No daily limit and no cap on how many files.
Price
Free. No account, no watermark.

How to make a GIF from a video

  1. Drop the video in.
  2. Scrub to the start and set the length. Up to 10 seconds. Pick a width and frame rate; 480 pixels at 12 frames a second is the usual balance.
  3. Make it and download. The GIF appears in the page so you can check the loop before saving.

Keeping a GIF small

Width
The biggest lever. Each step from 640 to 480 to 320 roughly halves the file.
Frame rate
12 is smooth enough for most clips; 8 works for slow motion and reactions; 20 only for fast action.
Length
Loops of 2 to 4 seconds read best and share fastest. Under 8 MB posts almost anywhere; under 2 MB loads instantly in chats.
Colors
256 per frame is the format's limit. Screen recordings and graphics look perfect; footage with gradients bands a little.

Questions people ask

How long can the GIF be?

Up to 10 seconds here, and 3 to 5 seconds is the sweet spot. GIFs store every frame as a full image, so they grow fast: a 5-second clip at 480 pixels wide and 12 frames a second is usually 3 to 6 MB.

Which settings keep the file small?

Width first: 320 or 480 pixels is what chats and comment sections display anyway. Then frame rate: 10 or 12 looks fine for most motion. Length last.

Why do the colors look a little flat?

GIF allows 256 colors per frame. The tool picks the best 255 for the clip, which is fine for screen recordings, memes and most footage, but gradients and sunsets can band. For full color, keep it as a short MP4.

Which video files work?

MP4 with H.264, WebM and MOV with H.264. A video this browser can't play isn't supported.

Where can I post GIFs?

Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, X, Reddit, email and most comment sections play them. Instagram and TikTok don't accept GIF uploads; use a short MP4 there.