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Why use this free GIF makerHow to make a GIF from a video in 3 stepsHow settings affect GIF sizeMake GIFs for anythingUse the GIF maker on any deviceSafe, private and freeThis GIF maker vs other ways to make a GIFPopular usesHow the GIF maker worksGIF maker features at a glanceFor developers: the ffmpeg commandFrequently asked questionsGIFs are limited to 256 colors, which is why most converters produce grainy, blotchy results. Rekreate's free video to GIF converter builds a custom color palette from your clip first, so the GIF keeps the colors of the actual video.
Choose where it starts, how long it lasts (up to 15 seconds), how wide it is and how smooth it plays. The GIF loops forever by default.
Why use this free GIF maker
High-quality GIFs
A palette made from your clip means smooth colors instead of grainy bands.
Convert MP4 to GIF
Also MOV, WebM, MKV and AVI.
Choose the exact moment
Set a start time and a length from 1 to 15 seconds.
Control the size
320, 480 or 640 pixels wide, and 10, 12 or 15 frames per second.
Loops forever
Ready to drop into a chat, a document or a website.
No watermark, no sign-up
Free and clean.
How to make a GIF from a video in 3 steps
Upload the video
Drop it into the box at the top or tap to choose it.
Pick the moment and size
Set the start time, length, width and frame rate.
Download the GIF
Press Start and save it.
How settings affect GIF size
Make GIFs for anything
Reaction GIFs
Turn a funny moment into a GIF for chats.
GIFs for Slack and Discord
480 px at 12 fps is a good size for chat.
Product demo GIFs
Show a feature in action in an email or README.
GIFs for email
Most email apps show GIFs but not videos.
Tutorial GIFs
Show a few seconds of a screen recording.
Memes
Make a looping meme from any clip.
Use the GIF maker on any device
On Windows PC and Mac
Make GIFs in any browser on Windows or Mac.
On iPhone and Android
On iPhone or Android, choose a video and save the GIF to your phone.
In any modern browser
Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox all work. There is no app, plugin or extension to install — the processing happens on our servers, so an old laptop is as fast as a new one.
Safe, private and free
No account, no sign-up
Open the page and use it. There is nothing to register and no email address to hand over.
Files deleted automatically
Your upload is deleted the moment processing finishes, and the result 60 minutes later. Files are not shared, published or used for anything else.
Encrypted in transit
Uploads and downloads go over HTTPS, the same encryption your bank uses in the browser.
No watermark, ever
The file you download is clean. No logo in the corner, no intro card, no "made with" frame at the end.
This GIF maker vs other ways to make a GIF
vs. basic converters
Most use a generic 256-color palette, which looks grainy. This one builds a palette from your video.
vs. GIF apps
Many add a watermark or limit the size in the free version.
vs. screen recording a GIF
Recording your screen loses quality twice. Converting the original video keeps it sharp.
Popular uses
Make a reaction GIF from a TV clip you recorded
Capture the exact second.
Add a GIF to a GitHub README
Show your project working.
Put an animation in a newsletter
GIFs work where videos do not.
Share a moment in a group chat
GIFs autoplay without a tap.
Create a looping product preview
For a store listing or email.
How the GIF maker works
Your video is uploaded over HTTPS and processed on Rekreate's servers with FFmpeg. The part you chose is resized and set to your frame rate, then analyzed to build the best 256-color palette for that exact clip, weighting the parts that move. The GIF is then drawn with that palette and a pattern dither that keeps gradients smooth and the file small.
The GIF is set to loop forever. Uploads are deleted after processing, results after 60 minutes.
GIF maker features at a glance
| Length | 1 to 15 seconds, from any start time |
|---|---|
| Width | 320, 480 or 640 px |
| Frame rate | 10, 12 or 15 fps |
| Output | Looping GIF with a custom color palette |
| Price | Free |
| Sign-up | Not needed |
| Watermark | None |
| File size | Up to 95 MB per file |
| Video length | Up to 10 minutes |
| Files kept | Upload deleted after processing, result after 60 minutes |
For developers: the ffmpeg command
A high-quality GIF on your own machine.
ffmpeg -ss 5 -t 3 -i input.mp4 -filter_complex "fps=12,scale=480:-1:flags=lanczos,split[a][b];[a]palettegen[p];[b][p]paletteuse=dither=bayer" output.gifpalettegen / paletteuse- Build a color palette from the clip, then draw the GIF with it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a video to GIF for free?
Upload the video above, set the start time and length, and press Start. Download the GIF.
How long can the GIF be?
Up to 15 seconds. Shorter GIFs are much smaller files.
Why are other GIFs so grainy?
They use a generic color palette. This converter builds one from your clip.
What size should my GIF be?
480 px wide at 12 fps suits chat and documents. Use 320 px for a smaller file.
Does the GIF loop?
Yes, forever.
Can a GIF have sound?
No, the GIF format has no sound. For sound, keep it as a video.
Can I make a GIF on my phone?
Yes, on iPhone and Android.
How do I make my GIF smaller?
Make it shorter first, then choose 320 px and 10 fps.
Can I convert a GIF back to video?
Yes, with GIF to MP4 — usually far smaller.
Is there a watermark?
No.
Which video formats work?
MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV and AVI up to 95 MB.
Can I make a transparent GIF?
Not from a regular video — videos have no transparency to keep.
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