Keep it short
GIFs store every frame as a picture, so they grow fast. Two to six seconds is the sweet spot for reactions and highlights.
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Video to GIF converter: turn any MP4 into a GIF.
Convert MP4, MOV or WebM to a looping GIF. Pick the moment, the size and the smoothness, and download it. Made in your browser, with colours kept true.
- Runs in your browser: your video is never uploaded.
- Free, with no watermark and no account.
- A colour palette made for each GIF keeps it sharp at 256 colours.
Your file stays on your device. It's processed in this browser tab and never uploaded to ClipSnitch.
How to convert a video to a GIF
Choose your video
Pick or drop a video. It plays right here, so you can find the moment you want.
Set the moment
Type the start and end, or play to the spot and press "Use video time". GIFs can be up to 30 seconds.
Download the GIF
Choose a width and smoothness, make the GIF, check it, and download it. It loops forever.
Getting a GIF that's sharp and small
Pick the width
480px suits chats and most websites. 320px is smallest; 640px is sharper but much bigger.
Smoothness
15 frames per second looks smooth; 10 makes a smaller file and suits slower moments.
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Questions
How do I convert a video to a GIF?
Choose the video, set the start and end (type them, or play to the spot and press "Use video time"), pick a width and smoothness, and press Make GIF. Preview it, then download it.
Can I convert MP4 to GIF, or MOV to GIF?
Yes. MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV and M4V videos up to 2 GB all work; only the part you choose is turned into the GIF.
How long can the GIF be?
Up to 30 seconds. GIFs store every frame as a picture, so they grow quickly; two to six seconds gives the best balance of quality and size.
Is my video uploaded?
No. The GIF is made in your browser tab and the video never leaves your device. It's free, with no watermark.
How do I make the GIF smaller?
Shorten the range, choose 320px or 480px instead of 640px, and pick 10 frames per second. Each of these cuts the file size a lot.
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