Browser codec support
MP4, WebM, MOV, and M4V are accepted only when the current browser can decode the codec inside the file. A filename alone cannot guarantee playback.
Short clips · local conversion
Video to GIF
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01Choose and sample
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02Animated result
Your GIF appears hereThe browser samples the selected video and encodes a silent animated GIF.
Direct answer: choose a short video your browser can play, select GIF frame rate and width, then convert and download. The video stays in this tab. The GIF has no audio and may use more bytes than the source video.
One conversion, three checks
Turn browser-decoded video frames into a GIF
8, 10, or 15 fps
The converter seeks through the clip at fixed intervals. A higher rate keeps more motion samples but writes more frames and usually needs more work and bytes.
Silent indexed color
Each sampled canvas frame is reduced to a GIF palette. Audio is omitted because GIF has no audio track.
Original method map
From a short video to one measured GIF
Truthful boundary
Container names do not guarantee browser decoding
The page accepts a video only after the browser reads its metadata. Codec support varies by browser and operating system. Clips are limited to 10 seconds, 50 MB, and 1280 × 720 input; output is capped at 640 pixels wide. Frame sampling can make motion less smooth, and GIF palette encoding can flatten colors or produce a file larger than the compressed video.
Primary browser methods: MDN loadedmetadata documents when duration and dimensions are available; MDN currentTime documents seeking; MDN drawImage() documents drawing a video frame to Canvas.
Direct answers
Video to GIF converter questions
How do I turn a video into a GIF?
Choose a supported video up to 10 seconds, select a frame rate and maximum width, convert it locally, then replay and download the GIF.
Can I convert MP4 to GIF?
Yes when the current browser can decode the video codec inside that MP4. If metadata cannot be read, the page rejects the file instead of pretending it converted.
Does the GIF include sound?
No. GIF has no audio track. This tool samples visible video frames only.
Why can the GIF be larger than the video?
Modern video compression stores motion efficiently. GIF stores palette-based image frames, so more frames, larger dimensions, and detailed motion can produce more bytes.
Is my video uploaded?
No. The selected file is decoded by the current browser and the GIF is encoded in the same tab.