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# Video to GIF Converter — Create Animated GIFs from Video

> Convert any video clip into an animated GIF. Control frame rate, dimensions, and duration — processed entirely in your browser.

<Info>The video to GIF converter is a **Professional** feature. [Upgrade your plan](/billing/plans) to access it.</Info>

The Video Downloader Plus video to GIF converter turns any video clip into an animated GIF. Control frame rate, dimensions, and duration to get the exact output you need — everything runs in your browser.

## How to convert a video to GIF

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the tool">
    Go to [vidow.io/tools/video-to-gif](https://vidow.io/tools/video-to-gif).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload your video">
    Click **Upload** or drag a video file onto the page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the clip range">
    Set the start and end timestamps for the portion of the video you want to convert.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust settings">
    Set the frame rate, maximum width, and quality level to control GIF size and smoothness.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Convert">
    Click **Convert to GIF**. Processing runs entirely in your browser.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download the GIF">
    When conversion is complete, download your animated GIF.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Supported input formats

MP4, WebM, MKV, MOV

## GIF settings

| Setting        | Range               | Notes                                            |
| -------------- | ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| **Frame rate** | 5 – 30 fps          | Lower frame rates reduce file size significantly |
| **Max width**  | 240 – 1080 px       | Height scales proportionally                     |
| **Duration**   | Up to clip length   | Shorter clips produce smaller files              |
| **Quality**    | Low / Medium / High | Controls color palette depth and dithering       |

## How it works

GIF conversion runs locally in your browser using a WebAssembly build of FFmpeg. The tool extracts frames from your selected clip, applies palette optimization, and encodes the GIF — entirely on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

<Tip>
  GIF files are inherently large compared to video. For sharing on messaging apps or social platforms, keep clips under 5 seconds and use a width of 480px or less.
</Tip>

## Related tools

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Video Trimmer" href="/tools/video-trimmer">
    Trim your video to the exact clip length before converting to GIF.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Video Compressor" href="/tools/video-compressor">
    Compress the original video to reduce processing time.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>