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Video to GIF

Turn a short video segment into an animated GIF with trim controls, frame rate, size, color and looping options.

Unlimited Free Usage

Choose an MP4, WebM, MOV or Ogg video supported by your browser. Preview the source below, then set timestamps in seconds. Videos must be at most 120 seconds, 20 MB and 3840 pixels per side (8.3 megapixels).

GIF output has no audio. Clips: up to 15 seconds, 120 frames and 12 million combined output pixels. Lower the size or FPS for longer clips.

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File contents and entered text stay on this device. Only access checks and non-content usage metadata go to Helphonic.

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Current limits

per operation

Files
1
Per file
20 MB
Total size
20 MB
Source video duration
120 seconds
Source frame pixels
8.3 MP
Source width / height
3840 px
GIF clip duration
15 seconds
GIF frames
120
GIF width / height
800 px
Combined GIF frame pixels
12 MP
GIF output size
40 MB

Limits protect your device memory. Processing speed depends on your device.

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Compare the per-operation limits available after registration or with an active paid pass.

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Unlimited Free Usage

Files
1
Per file
20 MB
Total size
20 MB
Source video duration
120 seconds
Source frame pixels
8.3 MP
Source width / height
3840 px
GIF clip duration
15 seconds
GIF frames
120
GIF width / height
800 px
Combined GIF frame pixels
12 MP
GIF output size
40 MB
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Unlimited operations during active validity, subject to abuse safeguards.

Files
1
Per file
20 MB
Total size
20 MB
Source video duration
120 seconds
Source frame pixels
8.3 MP
Source width / height
3840 px
GIF clip duration
15 seconds
GIF frames
120
GIF width / height
800 px
Combined GIF frame pixels
12 MP
GIF output size
40 MB
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The same limits may apply to every tier. Check before purchasing. Device safety limits still apply.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded?

No. Source files, filenames, previews and output stay on your device. Helphonic serves the page and local processing libraries and checks access using non-content usage metadata.

Is this tool free?

This tool starts with unlimited free operations for guests, registered users and active paid users. Administrators can configure allowances later. Current access details appear on the page, and device safety limits still apply.

Will this work on every browser?

Use a current browser with JavaScript, canvas and worker support. HEIC conversion and GIF editing also need WebAssembly and enough memory for a local decoder. Video codec support varies by browser; smaller files work better on phones.

What limits apply?

Source: up to 20 MB, 120 seconds, 3840 px per side and 8.3 MP. GIF: up to 15 seconds, 120 frames, 800 px per side and 12 million combined pixels.

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How to use

Video to GIF

Learn how to use Video to GIF: step-by-step instructions, settings, export options, privacy, limits and troubleshooting.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Choose an MP4, WebM, MOV or Ogg video supported by your browser.
  2. Set start and end times in seconds and use Preview selected segment.
  3. Choose the frame rate, maximum output side, palette size and looping.
  4. Click Create GIF from video and wait for encoding.
  5. Review the generated GIF preview and download the result.
Trimming, timing and size

The start timestamp is included and the end timestamp is excluded. GIF sampling is limited to 120 frames and 15 seconds, so higher frame rates require shorter clips. The output keeps the source aspect ratio and never enlarges it.

GIF delays are rounded to hundredths of a second. Browser seeking and variable-frame-rate sources can change which exact frame appears at a requested timestamp. Use lower frame rates and smaller dimensions to reduce output size.

Browser codecs and GIF limitations

Video containers can contain different codecs. The source must play in your current browser; MP4 with H.264 and WebM are common choices. The tool explains unsupported or damaged video instead of uploading it elsewhere.

GIF has no audio, supports at most 256 colors per frame and is not a lossless video format. Output may be larger than the source video. Encoding runs in a cancellable worker; native video loading and seeking have timeouts.

Processing and privacy

Files and entered content are processed on your device in this browser tab. File contents and results are not uploaded to Helphonic or sent to analytics. The page still contacts Helphonic to load its tools, check access and confirm non-content usage information. Work is not saved to your account; download or copy results before leaving or reloading the page.

If an operation cannot finish

Use a current browser and smaller inputs if the tab runs out of memory. Some tools download a local processing library or model on first use, so an internet connection is needed even though your content stays on the device.

If the tool reports that access or limits changed, review the current policy and run it again. If usage confirmation is uncertain after an interrupted connection, a retry can count as another operation. Download completed work before reloading; this site does not keep a recovery copy.

About this tool

Choose a browser-supported video, preview its source, set the start and end times, then choose GIF size, frame rate, colors and looping. Encode and preview the GIF locally before downloading.

Read the full Video to GIF guide (opens in a new tab)