Will the GIF include sound?
No. GIF is an image format and does not carry audio. Keep an MP4 version when sound matters.
Browser video tool
Convert video to GIF
Turn MP4, MOV or WebM clips into GIFs in your browser. Free, no sign-up, no watermark: choose the width and frame rate, then download.
Upload a video to convert
MP4, MOV, or WebM. Short clips work best for GIF export.
How to choose GIF size and frame rate
1. Choose a short MP4, MOV, or WebM clip. Conversion uses the entire video; there is no start/end-time selector. Trim it in another editor first if you only need a few seconds.
2. Set Width and FPS. The initial settings are 480 pixels wide and 12 FPS. Height follows the original aspect ratio. Export uses a minimum width of 120 pixels and a frame rate from 8 to 24 FPS.
3. Select Convert to GIF, review the animation and download the GIF. Try a lower width or FPS if the file is too large. Higher FPS can make motion smoother but increases the number of frames.
What people use the video to GIF converter for
Reactions and chat
A short moment from a clip that plays inline in messages and comments, where a video would need a tap to start. Keep it to a few seconds and 320 to 480 pixels wide.
Product demos and documentation
Screen recordings of a feature, a bug or a setup step for READMEs, help articles and issue trackers, many of which show GIFs as ordinary images but do not embed video players.
Email newsletters
Most email clients do not play embedded video but do display animated GIFs. Some desktop Outlook versions show only the first frame, so make that frame meaningful.
Seamless loops
Ambient motion such as water, smoke, a turning product or an animated logo looks best when the last frame flows into the first. Make the video loop first, then convert it.
GIF width and frame rate guide
Width and FPS decide how a GIF looks and how large the file gets. Height follows the source's aspect ratio automatically. The converter starts at 480 pixels and 12 FPS, which suits most uses; FPS can be set from 8 to 24, and export uses a width of at least 120 pixels.
A GIF stores every frame as a full picture: a 4-second clip at 12 FPS is 48 frames, and at 24 FPS it is 96. Halving the width leaves each frame with a quarter of the pixels. When a GIF is too large, shorten the clip first, then lower the width, then the frame rate.
| Where the GIF will be shown | Width | FPS | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat reactions and comments | 320–480 px | 10–12 | Small files that load quickly on phones. |
| READMEs, docs and support articles | 480–800 px | 8–12 | Interface text needs width; interface motion needs few frames. |
| Email newsletters | 480–600 px | 8–12 | Common email layouts are about 600 px wide, and smaller files load faster. |
| Fast motion, sport, product spins | 360–480 px | 15–24 | Higher FPS smooths motion, so keep the width modest. |
| Blog posts and landing pages | 480–720 px | 12–15 | If the file gets large, a muted looping MP4 is usually smaller and sharper. |
Prepare the clip before converting
The converter turns the whole video into a GIF at the width and frame rate you choose. It has no trim, crop or speed controls of its own, so make those edits first and download each result. Every LoopVideo browser tool is free and runs without an account.
Shorten it
Cut the clip to the few seconds you need in any video editor. Duration affects GIF size more than any other setting.
Crop the frame
Crop the video to a square 1:1 or vertical 9:16 frame when only part of the picture matters.
Change the speed
Speed the video up to fit more action into fewer frames, or slow down a short movement.
Play it backwards
Reverse the video for a rewind effect before turning it into a GIF.
Make a GIF that loops without a jump
Exported GIFs repeat endlessly, so any difference between the last frame and the first shows up as a jump every few seconds. Converting the format does not fix that: the video has to loop first.
Upload the clip to the AI seamless loop on the LoopVideo homepage. It generates a transition of about five seconds from the clip's final frame back to its first frame and joins it to your clip. AI requires sign-in, and email accounts must be verified. The one-time free trial adds a visible LoopVideo watermark, and one paid credit gives a watermark-free result. Watch the join, download the loop, then convert it here. Results vary by clip.
- How to make a seamless looping GIFThe full workflow, from choosing a loop-friendly clip to keeping the GIF small.
- How to make a video loop seamlesslyA normal repeat compared with an AI seamless loop, step by step.
- How to make a looping video background for a websiteWhen a muted MP4 is a better choice than a GIF on a web page.
FAQ
Why can a GIF be larger than the original video?
Long duration, large dimensions and high FPS can produce large GIFs, even from a small MP4. The converter uses a generated color palette, but does not promise a target size or lossless colors. Start with a short clip and moderate dimensions.
Does converting to GIF remove a visible loop jump?
No. Format conversion does not create a new end-to-start transition. If needed, make and review an AI seamless loop first, download that video, then upload it here. AI results vary by clip.
What are the conversion limits?
The maximum input is 300MB and 5 minutes, with a performance warning above 100MB or 60 seconds. Much shorter clips are more practical for GIFs. Source codec support and browser memory can limit processing. Conversion is local, free and requires no login or credits.
Does the GIF loop forever?
Yes. The exported GIF is set to repeat endlessly, which is what browsers, chat apps and documents expect. There is no option for a fixed number of loops.
Can I convert only part of a video?
Not inside this tool. It always converts the whole clip and has no start or end time selector. Trim the clip in a video editor first; you can also crop the frame or change the speed with the other LoopVideo tools before converting.
Does the converter add a watermark?
No. The video to GIF converter does not add a watermark. If you convert a result from the free AI trial, that video's visible watermark stays in the GIF; a paid AI result has no watermark.
Can I convert MOV or iPhone videos to GIF?
MOV files are accepted, along with MP4 and WebM. Whether a particular file can be read depends on its codec and your browser. If a file will not load, save or export it as an H.264 MP4 and try again.