Convert a video to GIF
The free Vivlab video to GIF converter turns a video clip into an animated GIF, entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your computer.
Pick the clip, the frame rate and the size, then download your GIF.
What is an animated GIF for?
Light and readable anywhere, a GIF plays on its own with no video player. It's the perfect format for showing a gesture, an effect or a reaction in a few seconds, without asking the visitor to hit « play ».
Demos & tutorials
A product demo, an interface tip or a setup step comes across far better as a GIF than a still screenshot. The automatic loop catches the eye and replays the action over and over.
Social media
GIFs play right in the feed, with no sound, and grab attention in seconds. Great for an announcement, a reaction or a punchy before/after.
Most email clients show GIFs right inside the message, where video is often blocked. A light GIF brings your email to life without slowing it down.
Size vs. smoothness
The longer the duration, the wider the image and the higher the frames per second, the smoother the GIF gets… but also the heavier. The whole point is finding the right trade-off for the job.
The conversion happens entirely in your browser: your video is never sent to a server, so your content stays private. Tip: for a truly light GIF, pick a short clip and reduce the width. A few seconds is almost always enough to get the point across.