Works on your phone. Your video never leaves your device.
Choose one video, up to 10 minutes and about 2 GB, then pick the part you want: up to 30 seconds. The GIF loops and has no sound.
GIFs are much bigger than videos. For a smaller file, choose a shorter part, the Small size or Standard motion.
How to make a GIF from a video
On iPhone
- Open this page in Safari.
- Tap Add Video and choose the video from Photos.
- Move Start and End to the moment you want, up to 30 seconds, then tap Make GIF.
- Tap Save or Share and choose where it goes.
On Android
- Open this page in Chrome.
- Tap Add Video and pick the video.
- Choose the part you want and tap Make GIF.
- Tap Save or Share, or Download file.
On a computer
- Open this page in Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari.
- Click Add Video, or drag the video onto the page.
- Choose the part you want, click Make GIF, then Download GIF.
Questions
How long can a GIF be?
Up to 30 seconds, from a video up to 10 minutes and about 2 GB. The finished screen shows your GIF’s length, size in pixels and file size, so you can check it against the limits of the app you’re posting to. Some GIF sites accept only short GIFs, so check the site’s rules before you upload.
How do I make a GIF small enough to send?
Choose a File size: Under 10 MB or Under 2 MB. We pick the Size and Motion that fit, check the finished GIF and make it again smaller if needed. If even the smallest is too big, choose a shorter part. GIFs store every picture in full, so they are much bigger than videos.
Can I make a square or vertical GIF?
Yes. Crop the video first with Crop Video (1:1 or 9:16), then tap Make a GIF on its finished screen. The cropped video opens here without choosing it again.
What do Size and Motion mean?
Size is the GIF’s longest side: Small 320, Medium 480 or Large 640 pixels. Motion is how many pictures a second: Standard 10 or Smooth 15.
Does the GIF have sound?
No. GIFs never have sound. They loop.
Which videos work?
The MP4, MOV and WebM videos phones and cameras make, including iPhone HEVC, up to 10 minutes and about 2 GB.
Does Video to GIF work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, in Safari on iPhone and iPad and in Chrome on Android, kept up to date. If your phone or browser can’t do a video, you’ll see a message instead of a broken file.
Is my video uploaded?
No. Your video is made on your phone or computer and never leaves it, so a big video doesn’t need a fast connection. We only collect anonymous usage counts and error reports, listed on the privacy page.
