Create & edit
GIF maker
Turn a burst of photos or a few seconds of video into an animated GIF that plays anywhere: in chats, emails, documents and websites.
The finished GIF is read back by an independent decoder: every frame, its timing and the loop setting must be there before it is offered.
Live preview at the chosen width. The GIF file itself is made when you press Make GIF.
Your GIF
Your GIF appears here, playing, once it is made.
How it works
Photos or a video, then a GIF
- Choose photos or a video. 2 to 100 photos play in the order shown; from a video, choose where the clip starts and how long it lasts (up to 15 seconds).
- Set the timing. Time per photo, or frames per second for video.
- Choose size and colours. Width from 240 to 800 pixels, 256, 128 or 64 colours, and whether it loops.
- Make and download. The GIF plays right on the page before you download it.
File size
Keeping GIFs light
GIF is an old format: every frame is stored as a full picture with at most 256 colours, so GIFs get large quickly. Width matters most: 480 pixels is plenty for chats and most websites. Fewer frames per second, a shorter clip and fewer colours all help too. If a GIF is large for sharing, the tool tells you.
Good to know
What plays where
Animated GIFs play in every browser, email program and chat app, which is why they are still used. Photos of other shapes either fill the frame (cropped) or appear whole on the background colour. Video is read by your browser, so any format it can play works, usually MP4 and WebM; sound is not part of a GIF.
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FAQ
Questions about GIFs.
How do I make a GIF from a video?
Choose A video clip, add the video, and set where the clip starts and how long it is, up to 15 seconds. Pick the frames per second and the width, then choose Make GIF. The frames are taken from your video in your browser.
How do I make a GIF from photos?
Choose Photos, add 2 to 100 pictures, put them in order and set how long each one shows. Photos of other shapes fill the frame or appear whole on a background colour.
Why is my GIF so large?
GIF stores every frame as a full picture with up to 256 colours, so size grows with width, frames and length. Try 480 or 320 pixels wide, fewer frames per second, a shorter clip or 128 colours.
Can the GIF loop forever?
Yes, Loop forever is the default and plays it again and again. Choose Play once for a GIF that stops on its last frame.
Does the GIF have sound?
No. GIF is a picture format and cannot hold sound. For a clip with sound, share the video itself.
Are my photos and videos uploaded?
No. Frames are taken and the GIF is made in your browser. Your photos, your video and the GIF never leave your device, and there is no watermark.