Quick response: choose a fragment of a few seconds, use 480 px wide and six frames per second as a starting point. A short GIF loads faster and tends to repeat better.

Which part of the video to choose

Look for a clear action that begins and ends naturally. Long GIF grow quickly because they save many frames and do not use modern video compression. Cut out silences and movements that do not contribute.

Steps to create the GIF

  1. Open the tool Video to GIF.
  2. Select a video compatible with your browser.
  3. Indicates the start second and a duration of up to eight seconds.
  4. Starts with 480px and six frames per second.
  5. Create the GIF, check the move and download it.

How to reduce weight

First shorten the duration. Then reduce the width or frames per second. Lowering both values too much can cause choppy motion or unreadable text. To publish to a website, consider keeping the original video in MP4 or WebM if you don't specifically need GIF.

Common problems

The browser does not open the video

The extension does not guarantee that the internal codec is supported. Try an H.264 MP4 or a regular WebM.

GIF takes too long

Reduce duration, resolution or frames per second and avoid 4K videos for a small animation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does GIF preserve audio?

No. The GIF format does not include sound.

Is the video uploaded?

No. Frame selection and creation are done locally.

Do it now in Luna4

Use the recommended settings, review the result, and always keep your original file.

Convert video to GIF