Video to GIF

Easily convert videos to GIFs directly in your browser.

Convert Video to GIF

GIF Editing Tools

How to convert a video to a GIF file

1. Upload the GIF file to the online app

Animately is an advanced online GIF editor that anyone, regardless of skill level, can use. Its versatile features allow you to edit GIFs quickly without installing software locally, paying a subscription, or watching annoying ads.

Click on the "Convert video to GIF" button above to launch the online application in your browser. Next, upload your video by simply clicking the upload button in the upper right corner and selecting the file from your computer. You can also drag and drop the file into the application.

2. Video to GIF in a few seconds

Once your file is uploaded, adjust the start and end points to select the specific portion of the video you want to convert to a GIF. Then, customize any additional settings, such as resolution, frame rate, and looping options, to your preference.

Within moments, your video will be transformed into a GIF. Animately instantly generates a preview and automatically calculates the GIF file size, so you make all necessary adjustments before downloading the file.

Once the video is converted to a GIF file, you can use the other Animately features to refine the results

3. Download your GIF for free

When you are happy with the results, simply click the “Download” button to export the new GIF to your computer and use it in email marketing campaigns, social media posts, or engaging ads.

You can also save your work for later by creating an Animately account.

The easiest and quickest video-to-GIF conversion

Premium tool

Don’t let Animately’s ease of use fool you. It has all the features of a premium GIF editing tool, and marketing professionals worldwide use it to optimize campaigns.

Modern interface

So many GIF tools feel outdated and are a nuisance to figure out. Step into an interface that is clean, sleek, and fast. Animately is a playground for creativity and efficiency.

Intuitive experience

Enjoy a flawless process with our streamlined GIF editing experience. No extra steps or buttons. All the information and commands you need are visible and easily accessible.

Advanced features

The GIF editor lets you quickly transform any video into a high-quality GIF, as would any pro tool — but without requiring advanced skills and serious investments.

Less trial and error

Are you tired of countless tries to get the perfect GIF? Enjoy automated previews, file size visibility, and edit history. Switch between features, such as cropping or compression, without losing changes.

Free Video to Gifs

Unlimited creativity. Use Animately to trim, crop, compress, and optimize multiple GIFs for free, with no strings attached. Easily create GIFs directly in a web browser or on your mobile device on the go.

Next-level engagement

Leverage the power of GIFs to engage and entertain clients in newsletters, display campaigns, or other marketing activities with a modern, online GIF editor. Take Animately for a spin and explore all its easy-to-use features, including cropping, compression, resizing, colour reduction, video-to-GIF conversion, and more.

"As a retail business, we have a lot of great short videos that we use in social media, but we also need GIFs for ads and email marketing. I stumbled upon Animately and was so happy to be able to quickly upload videos and get nice, engaging GIFs for our campaigns. A lifesaver for our team" – Marie, marketing specialist

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