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Convert MP4 to GIF

Choose the seconds you want from your MP4, set the width and frame rate, and get a GIF built with its own colour palette. Keep clips short, two to six seconds, for files that load fast in chats and docs.

  • Nothing is uploaded
  • Free, no sign-up, no watermark
  • Works offline once loaded

Drop a video here

or choose a file

MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV, AVI, M4V, 3GP, FLV, WMV and more

Processed on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

How to use Video to GIF

  1. 1

    Add the video

    Drop an MP4, MOV, WebM or other video on the drop zone.

  2. 2

    Select the clip

    Drag the range on the timeline to the moment you want. Shorter clips make smaller GIFs.

  3. 3

    Set size and smoothness

    Choose a Width and a Frame rate (12 fps is a good balance), a Look (Smooth for footage, Sharp for screen recordings), a Playback speed and whether to Loop forever.

  4. 4

    Make the GIF

    Press Make GIF, check the preview and the file size, then Download.

Why use Aback Video for this

  • Palette from your clip

    A custom 256-colour palette is built from the selected frames, so skin tones and skies avoid ugly banding.

  • Pick the moment

    Select an exact range on the timeline instead of converting the whole video.

  • Size control

    Width and frame rate are the two settings that decide GIF size, and both are one click away.

  • Made on your device

    The GIF is created in your browser and the video is never uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

How do I keep the GIF small?

Shorten the clip, lower the width to 480 or 320 pixels and use 10 to 12 frames per second. Each of these cuts the size far more than lowering colours.

Why does my GIF look grainy?

GIF can only hold 256 colours per frame. The Smooth look adds fine dithering to hide banding in footage; the Sharp look avoids it and suits screen recordings with flat colours.

Why is my GIF so large?

GIF is an old format with weak compression. Every frame is stored almost in full. Reduce the width, lower the frame rate or shorten the clip. As a guide, 480 px at 12 fps uses roughly 1 to 3 MB per second of footage.

Smooth or Sharp?

Smooth uses dithering to blend colours, which suits camera footage. Sharp avoids dithering, which keeps flat areas and text clean in screen recordings and animations.

Can I add text to my GIF?

Add the text to the video first with Add Text to Video, then turn the result into a GIF here.

Is there something smaller than GIF?

Yes. Animated WebP (Video to Animated WebP) is often several times smaller with full colour, and most browsers and chat apps show it. Many sites also accept a short MP4.

Is my video uploaded?

No. The GIF is made locally with FFmpeg in WebAssembly.

Can I make GIFs on my phone?

Yes, in Safari and Chrome. Keep the clip short and the width at 480 px or less for quick results.

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