How do I convert a video to a GIF in my browser?

Drop your video into Video to GIF, drag the start and length sliders to the part you want, choose a frame rate and width, and click Create GIF. The animation is built on your own device and never uploaded.

Why is the GIF larger than the original video?

GIF is an old, uncompressed-by-modern-standards format, so a few seconds can outweigh the source clip. Lower the frame rate, shorten the section, or reduce the width to shrink it. To go the other way, use the GIF to Video tool.

What does the two-pass palette do?

The first pass analyses your selected section and generates a colour palette tuned to it; the second pass renders the GIF using that palette. The result has truer colours and a smaller file than a single-pass conversion.

Why is the GIF length limited to 15 seconds?

GIF size climbs fast with duration, so the length slider is capped at 15 seconds to keep the output practical to share. Trim your video first if you need a specific longer window.

Which video formats can I turn into a GIF?

Common formats including MP4, MOV, MKV and WebM work. Your file is read from your device and converted locally, then downloaded as a standard .gif.

Does converting upload my video anywhere?

No. Video to GIF runs entirely in your browser. Your video is read on your device, converted locally, and never sent to ArrayKit or any server.

Convert Video to GIF in Your Browser

Turn a chosen section of any video into a crisp, optimized GIF — right in your browser, and your video never leaves your device.

Video to GIF runs entirely in your browser. Your video is read and converted on your own device and is never uploaded to ArrayKit — the file you load never leaves your computer.

Open the GIF to Video tool

About Video to GIF

Video to GIF turns a slice of a longer video into a looping GIF right in your browser — pick a start point and a length, choose a frame rate and width, and export a clean animation without uploading anything. The section you select is rendered with a two-pass palette: the first pass studies the clip and builds a colour palette tuned to it, and the second draws the GIF against that palette, which keeps the file smaller and the colours truer than a naive conversion. It works on MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM and more, and your video is read from your device and converted locally. Ideal for reaction clips, product demos, tutorial snippets, and anything you want to drop into chat, docs, or a README as a self-playing loop.

Features

Select the exact section to turn into a GIF with start and length sliders
Choose the frame rate — 10, 15 or 24 fps — to balance smoothness and size
Resize the output to 240, 320, 480 or 640 pixels wide
Two-pass palette for cleaner colours and a smaller file
Length capped at 15 seconds so the GIF stays a sensible size
Preview the animated GIF before you download it
Runs entirely in your browser — your video is never uploaded
One-click download of the finished GIF

How to use the Video to GIF

Drop a video file onto the page or click to choose one
Drag the start and length sliders to pick the section to animate
Choose a frame rate and output width
Click Create GIF, preview the loop, and download it

Example

Input

Start 0:02   Length 0:05   320px   15 fps

Output

animated GIF · 320px · 15 fps

Turn a five-second slice into a looping GIF — rendered entirely in your browser.

Common errors & troubleshooting

The GIF file is much larger than expected. — GIFs grow quickly with size and frame rate. Shorten the section, drop to 10 or 15 fps, or pick a smaller width like 240 or 320 pixels.
The animation looks choppy. — Raise the frame rate to 24 fps for smoother motion, keeping in mind the file will be a little larger.
Colours look banded or washed out. — The two-pass palette already tunes colours to your clip; a shorter section with fewer scene changes gives the palette an easier target and cleaner results.
The video will not load or errors out. — The source may use an unsupported or DRM-protected codec. Try a standard MP4, MOV, MKV or WebM export.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert a video to a GIF in my browser?: Drop your video into Video to GIF, drag the start and length sliders to the part you want, choose a frame rate and width, and click Create GIF. The animation is built on your own device and never uploaded.
Why is the GIF larger than the original video?: GIF is an old, uncompressed-by-modern-standards format, so a few seconds can outweigh the source clip. Lower the frame rate, shorten the section, or reduce the width to shrink it. To go the other way, use the GIF to Video tool.
What does the two-pass palette do?: The first pass analyses your selected section and generates a colour palette tuned to it; the second pass renders the GIF using that palette. The result has truer colours and a smaller file than a single-pass conversion.
Why is the GIF length limited to 15 seconds?: GIF size climbs fast with duration, so the length slider is capped at 15 seconds to keep the output practical to share. Trim your video first if you need a specific longer window.
Which video formats can I turn into a GIF?: Common formats including MP4, MOV, MKV and WebM work. Your file is read from your device and converted locally, then downloaded as a standard .gif.
Does converting upload my video anywhere?: No. Video to GIF runs entirely in your browser. Your video is read on your device, converted locally, and never sent to ArrayKit or any server.

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