How do I convert a video to GIF online?

Upload your video, set the frame rate and width, optionally specify start and end times, then click Process. The GIF is created entirely in your browser — no upload needed.

How can I make the GIF file size smaller?

Lower the frame rate (5-10 FPS is usually enough), reduce the width, trim to a shorter clip, and keep Optimize Colors enabled. Each of these reduces file size significantly.

What is the Optimize Colors toggle?

It generates a custom 256-color palette for each frame, producing sharper GIFs with less banding. It's slower but almost always worth enabling.

Is there a length limit for GIFs?

No hard limit, but GIFs get very large with long clips. For best results keep GIFs under 10 seconds. For longer animations, consider our Video to Animated JXL tool which produces much smaller files.

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Video to GIF

Convert any video to animated GIF. Adjust quality and frame rate for the perfect GIF.

Turning a video into a GIF extracts its frames into an animated image that autoplays anywhere — no player needed. EditClips.online converts video to GIF in your browser: set the frame rate and width, trim to the exact start and end time, and enable color optimization for smaller files. Drop in the video, dial in the settings, click Process, and download the GIF. Nothing uploads to a server.

How to Use Video to GIF

Upload an MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, or WebM video
Set the frame rate (10 FPS is a good default) and output width in pixels
Use Start Time and End Time to capture just the clip you want — leave blank for the full video
Enable Optimize Colors for a sharper palette, then click Process and download the GIF

Features

Convert any video clip to an animated GIF
Adjustable frame rate, width, and time range
Color palette optimization for smaller, sharper GIFs
100% private — files never leave your browser

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert a video to GIF online?: Upload your video, set the frame rate and width, optionally specify start and end times, then click Process. The GIF is created entirely in your browser — no upload needed.
How can I make the GIF file size smaller?: Lower the frame rate (5-10 FPS is usually enough), reduce the width, trim to a shorter clip, and keep Optimize Colors enabled. Each of these reduces file size significantly.
What is the Optimize Colors toggle?: It generates a custom 256-color palette for each frame, producing sharper GIFs with less banding. It's slower but almost always worth enabling.
Is there a length limit for GIFs?: No hard limit, but GIFs get very large with long clips. For best results keep GIFs under 10 seconds. For longer animations, consider our Video to Animated JXL tool which produces much smaller files.

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