/video-to-gif

Convert Video to GIF, Free & Private

Turn a funny moment, a reaction clip, or a product demo into a looping GIF for Slack, Discord, or social media. VimCut picks the section you want and renders an optimized animated GIF right in your browser.

Choose a videoor drag and drop a file here. Processed locally, never uploaded

How to convert a video to GIF online

01Click "Choose a video" and select the source clip.
02Set the start and end, or type the times. Choose a width and a frame rate. The first 5 seconds are selected when the clip is longer.
03Click "Create GIF" and preview the looping animation.
04Download the GIF file, ready to paste anywhere.

How this video to GIF maker works

A GIF is a short looping animation made from a series of still frames, with no sound. You choose the width (320, 480 or 640 pixels) and the frame rate (8, 12 or 15). The default is 480 pixels wide at 12 frames per second. The longest GIF is 20 seconds.

When the clip is longer than 5 seconds, the first 5 seconds are selected. You can drag the handles or type a start and end time. A note appears when the selection is longer than 8 seconds, because those GIFs get very large. Anything past 20 seconds is left out. The work runs on WebAssembly (ffmpeg.wasm) in your browser. The GIF is a normal file you can download and paste into a chat or a document. The original video is not changed.

Tips and related tools

Because a GIF has no audio, any sound in the clip is dropped. To pick the best moment, use the timeline handles and the preview before you click Create GIF. If you need a longer clip with sound, use Trim Video and keep the result as an MP4 instead, or make the video smaller with Compress Video.

Why edit video in your browser?

Your file never leaves your device. No uploads, no privacy risk.
No account, no watermark, and no daily usage limit.
Works on desktop and mobile browsers. Nothing to install.
Completely free, powered by open-source WebAssembly video tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a length limit for GIFs?

The longest GIF is 20 seconds. When the clip is longer than 5 seconds, the first 5 are selected, and you can change the start and end. A note appears above 8 seconds. Anything past 20 seconds is left out.

Can I control the GIF quality or size?

Yes. Choose a width of 320, 480 or 640 pixels and a frame rate of 8, 12 or 15. The default is 480 pixels at 12 frames per second. Shorter clips stay much smaller.

Content last updated: 2026-10-11