Is the GIF generator free?

Yes. Converting a video to GIF and downloading it is free and doesn't need an account. The GIF has no watermark.

Is my video uploaded?

No. Your video is read and converted inside your browser tab and is not sent to YouArt or anyone else. Closing the page discards it.

How long can a GIF be?

You can convert up to 30 seconds at a time from a longer video. GIFs grow large quickly, so most GIFs for chats and posts are 2–6 seconds long.

How can I make my GIF smaller?

Shorten the clip, lower the width or reduce the frame rate. The GIF's size is shown after conversion, so you can adjust the settings and convert again.

Why does my GIF look grainy or banded?

A GIF can show at most 256 colors per frame, so smooth gradients and detailed footage lose some color. Clips with clear, simple colors convert best. A larger width keeps more detail but makes a bigger file.

Which video formats can I convert to GIF?

MP4, MOV, M4V, WebM and MKV files are supported when your browser can read the video inside them. Some codecs and protected files may not open; if that happens, try a different browser or save the video as MP4 first.

Does the GIF keep the sound?

No. The GIF format has no audio, so the GIF contains only the picture. Your original video keeps its sound.

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GIF Generator

Turn a moment from your video into an animated GIF. Choose the clip, frame rate and size, preview the result and download it. Your video stays on your device.

Choose video

Your video is converted in your browser and is never uploaded.

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How to convert a video to GIF

Open your video
Choose or drop an MP4, MOV, WebM or MKV file. It opens in your browser without an upload or an account.
Choose the clip and settings
Drag the handles to the moment you want, up to 30 seconds. Set the frame rate, width and whether the GIF loops.
Convert and download
Create the GIF, check it in the preview, then download it. Your original video stays unchanged.

GIF is a long-established image format that almost every chat app, website and email client can show. It stores every frame as a separate picture with up to 256 colors, so a GIF is usually much larger than the same clip saved as a video. Short, small clips work best.

Keep the file small

Clip length, frame rate and width all add to the file size. A 3–5 second clip at 480 px and 15 fps suits most chats and posts. If the GIF is too large for where you're sharing it, shorten the clip or reduce the width first.

Choose a frame rate

15 fps is smooth enough for most movement. Use 20 fps for fast action, or 10 fps for slow scenes and the smallest files.

Colors and quality

Each frame is reduced to its own palette of up to 256 colors. Flat graphics, screen recordings and cartoons convert cleanly. Smooth gradients such as skies may show visible color bands, and very detailed footage can look grainy.

Supported videos

Open MP4, MOV, M4V, WebM or MKV files up to 500 MB. Whether a file opens depends on the video format inside it and on your browser; protected or encrypted videos can't be converted. GIFs have no sound, so audio is not included.

GIF generator FAQ

Open your video above, drag the handles to choose up to 30 seconds, pick a frame rate and width, then select Convert to GIF. Preview the result and download it. The conversion happens in your browser.

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