How to Convert a Video to a GIF

Turn any video clip into an animated GIF, directly in your browser. Keep clips under 10 seconds — GIFs get large fast.

Step-by-step guide

  1. 1

    Open GifMash's Video to GIF tool

    Go to gifmash.com/video-to-gif. Click the video upload area and select your MP4, WebM, or MOV file.

  2. 2

    Set your parameters

    Enter the start and end times (in seconds) to trim the clip. Set the output width and frame rate — 10 FPS is a good default for smooth GIFs.

  3. 3

    Convert and download

    Click Convert to GIF. The tool renders each frame in your browser and encodes the GIF locally. Download the result when done.

Convert video to GIF

Free browser-based video to GIF converter — no upload required.

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Tips

  • Keep clips under 5–10 seconds for manageable file sizes.
  • 10 FPS is usually smooth enough — higher FPS means larger files.
  • 480 px wide is a good default for most platforms.
  • After converting, use GifMash's compressor to reduce the file size further.

FAQ

What video formats can I convert to GIF?

GifMash's Video to GIF tool supports any format your browser can play: MP4, WebM, MOV, and AVI on most modern browsers.

Why is my converted GIF so large?

GIFs are inherently larger than video — a 5-second clip at 10 FPS and 480px can easily be 5–15 MB. Use GifMash's compressor after converting.

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