How to make a GIF from a video (fast and private)

If you are searching for "how to make a GIF from a video", the workflow is simple:

Choose a short clip.
Set a practical frame rate.
Export at the right dimensions.

Most oversized GIFs come from long clips, high resolution, and unnecessary FPS.

Step-by-step: video to GIF

Open the Video to GIF tool.
Upload your video file (MP4, MOV, WebM, or MKV).
Trim to the shortest useful moment.
Set FPS:
- 8 to 12 FPS for most use cases
- 12 to 18 FPS for smoother motion
Set output size:
- 480px to 720px width for sharing
Choose palette mode:
- Global palette for smaller files
- Per-frame palette for richer color
Export and download.

Best settings for small GIF size

Keep clips between 2 and 6 seconds.
Lower FPS before lowering quality.
Reduce width if file size is still high.
Use a global palette when color precision is not critical.

MP4 to GIF tip

If your source is MP4, start with 10 FPS and a width around 640px. This usually gives a good quality-to-size balance for social posts and docs.

Private processing matters

FrameToolkit runs locally in your browser, so your file is not uploaded to a remote server. That is faster on large files and better for privacy-sensitive clips.

Ready to make your GIF?

Start now with the Video to GIF tool.
Convert MP4, MOV, WebM, or MKV clips with private, on-device processing.