Video to GIF Converter
Upload a video, mark start & end points, and convert to GIF. 100% in your browser.
Drop a video here or click to upload
MP4, WebM, MOV —up to 500 MB
How It Works
Four simple steps
Upload Video
Drop or select any video file. It stays on your device.
Mark Start
Play or scrub to the start point. Click "Mark Start".
Mark End
Move to the end point. Click "Mark End". Max 30 seconds.
Create & Download
Hit "Create GIF" and download your animated GIF.
FAQ
No. Everything happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your video file never leaves your computer.
30 seconds. GIF files grow very large with longer durations. For most use cases (reactions, memes, tutorials), 3-15 seconds is ideal.
Any format your browser can play: MP4, WebM, MOV, and more. MP4 (H.264) works best across all browsers.
Use a lower FPS (5-10), smaller width (320px), lower quality setting, and shorter clip duration. These all significantly reduce file size.
Why choose ToolKnit Video to GIF?
Trim & customize
Set start/end time, frame rate, width, and quality for the perfect GIF.
No data leaves your browser
Your video stays on your device. All encoding is done locally using the Canvas API.
Download instantly
Download your GIF as soon as encoding finishes. No email, no waiting.
Pro Tips
- ●Keep clips under 10 seconds for reasonable GIF file sizes. Longer clips = much larger files.
- ●Lower the frame rate to 10-15 fps for smooth motion with smaller file size.
- ●Reduce width to 480px or less if embedding in emails or chat apps.