Question 1

What video formats can I convert to GIF?

Accepted Answer

Whatever your browser can decode from a file you select — usually MP4, WebM, and QuickTime/MOV, depending on codec support. Some containers (e.g. MKV, AVI) may not play in every browser without re-encoding. If a file fails, try exporting to MP4 (H.264/AAC) with another app first.

Question 2

Why is my GIF so large?

Accepted Answer

GIFs are much less efficient than modern video for the same pixels and duration because each frame is indexed color with limited compression. To shrink size, shorten the segment, lower FPS (e.g. 10–15), reduce width (e.g. 480px), and avoid needlessly long clips. Our browser encoder also caps very heavy exports to keep the page responsive.

Question 3

What frame rate should I use?

Accepted Answer

Around 10–15 FPS is a good default for many clips. For fast motion, try 20–24+ FPS. For subtle motion, 5–10 FPS can be enough. Higher FPS and larger dimensions both increase work and file size.

Question 4

Can I create a GIF from only part of a video?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Set the start and end time to cover exactly the part you want. You do not need a separate trim step first if your file loads correctly.

Question 5

Why do my GIFs look grainy or banded?

Accepted Answer

The GIF format only allows 256 colors per frame. Gradients, skies, and skin can show banding after quantization. Try a slightly lower width, a shorter loop, or accept that some footage is a poor fit for GIF — video or animated WebP may look better for hard scenes.

Question 6

What export options are available?

Accepted Answer

When your GIF is ready, you can choose Standard download or Premium download.

Question 7

What is the maximum GIF size I can create?

Accepted Answer

There is no single fixed megabyte cap on our side, but the browser is limited by RAM and CPU. This page limits the segment length and total frame count so the tab is less likely to crash. If encoding fails, shorten the range, lower FPS, or use a more powerful device.

Question 8

Can I make the GIF loop a fixed number of times?

Accepted Answer

This tool exports a standard animated GIF in the common way: viewers usually loop the animation continuously. We do not expose a “loop N times” control in the UI. If you need a finite play count, use a dedicated desktop encoder or an editor that supports it.

GIF Maker

How this gif maker turns video clips into GIFs

1. Add your video

2. Customize your GIF

3. Create and download

Gif maker features

Private · No upload

Precise time range

Adjustable frame rate

Custom width

Encoding progress

Clear export choices

Gif maker — common questions