Optimized colors
A first pass computes the best 256-color palette for your video, a second pass applies it. Result: clean gradients instead of pixel mush.
Video to GIF · Windows app
Convert any video to GIF, without uploading anything.
Video to GIF turns your MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM videos and animated WebP into sharp, smooth GIFs. Free, no watermark, no size limit: everything happens on your PC.
How it works
One video,
three steps, one GIF.
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Pick the video
Click “Select file” and open a video or an animated image. Resolution, frames per second and duration show up right away.
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Set the size
Choose the GIF width in pixels and the number of frames per second. The height follows the video aspect ratio.
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Convert
“Convert to GIF”: the GIF is saved next to the video, with the same name. An existing file is never overwritten.
Why a desktop app instead of an online converter?
Online converters make you upload your video to their servers, cap the file size and often add a watermark. Video to GIF does the same job right on your computer.
- Your videos never leave your PC
- No file size or duration limit
- No watermark, no account, no ads
- Works without an Internet connection
- No upload wait: conversion starts immediately
Features
Quality GIFs,
no complicated settings.
All your videos
MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV and WebM: phone videos, screen recordings, movie clips. The built-in FFmpeg engine reads almost every codec.
WebP to GIF 1.1
Convert animated WebP and APNG files (stickers, memes, web animations) into GIFs that work everywhere. Each frame duration is preserved.
Transparency kept 1.1
A sticker on a transparent background stays transparent once converted. No more unexpected black background around your animations.
Extract frames
Split a video, GIF or WebP into PNG images, every frame or at the rate you choose, in a folder named after the file.
Images to GIF
Assemble a folder of PNG, JPG, BMP or WebP images into an animated GIF. Images are sorted in natural order: image_2 comes before image_10.
100% offline
No video uploaded, no account, no data collected. The app never connects to the Internet.
No overwriting
A GIF with the same name already exists? The new one becomes “video_1.gif”. Your previous files stay untouched.
Nothing to install
A single .exe file. FFmpeg, Python and every library are already inside. It even runs from a USB stick.
Frames tab
Split a GIF frame by frame, then put it back together.
Extract every frame of a GIF, WebP or video, edit them in your favorite software, then assemble the folder back into a GIF.
- “Keep all source frames” option to keep every original frame
- Or any rate from 1 to 60 frames per second
- Lossless PNG images, transparency included
- Optional deletion of the frames folder once the GIF is created
Supported formats
What you can
convert.
| Action | Accepted files | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Video to GIF | MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM | Animated GIF, next to the video |
| Animated image to GIF | GIF, animated WebP, APNG | Resized GIF, transparency kept |
| Extract frames | MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, GIF, WebP, APNG | Folder of PNG images named after the file |
| Images to GIF | Folder of PNG, JPG, JPEG, BMP, WebP | Animated GIF named after the folder |
Tips
The right settings
for every use.
| Use | Width | FPS |
|---|---|---|
| Reaction, meme, chat | 320 to 480 px | 10 to 12 |
| Social media, forums | 480 to 640 px | 12 to 15 |
| Tutorial, screen recording | 720 to 960 px | 8 to 10 |
| Documentation, README | 640 to 800 px | 10 |
| Smooth motion, sports | 480 px | 20 to 24 |
How to reduce GIF file size
The size of a GIF mostly depends on three things: its width, its frames per second and its duration.
- Width: going from 960 to 480 pixels divides the pixel count by four.
- FPS: 10 to 15 frames per second is enough for smooth motion.
- Duration: trim the video to the useful part before converting it.
- Motion: a still shot weighs far less than a moving camera.
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Install
A single .exe file. FFmpeg and Python are already included.
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Watermark
Your GIFs are yours, with no logo or credit added.
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Input formats
.mp4 .mov .avi .mkv .webm .gif .webp .apng
100%
Offline
No video ever leaves your computer.
Download
Video to GIF 1.1.0
Free. Download the file, double-click it and you are ready.
- System Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
- Size 161 MB
- Interface English
Windows says “Windows protected your PC”?
This is normal for an unsigned independent app. Click “More info”, then “Run anyway”.
Frequently asked questions
Good to know.
Is Video to GIF really free?
Yes. No trial, no account, no ads and no watermark on your GIFs.
Do I need to install FFmpeg or anything else?
No. FFmpeg, Python and everything else are built into the .exe file. Download it, double-click it and you are ready. It also runs from a USB stick.
Are my videos uploaded to the Internet?
No. Every conversion happens on your computer, even offline. Unlike online converters, no file is ever sent to a server.
How do I convert an animated WebP to GIF?
Open the .webp file with “Select file” in the Convert tab, then click “Convert to GIF”. Each frame duration and the transparency are preserved. APNG files work the same way.
How do I make a smaller GIF?
Lower the width first (480 or 640 pixels is often enough), then the frames per second (10 to 15 FPS still looks smooth). A shorter video also gives a lighter GIF. See the recommended settings.
Can I extract every frame of a GIF?
Yes. In the Frames tab, pick a GIF, WebP, APNG or video, tick “Keep all source frames” and click “Extract frames”. Each frame is saved as a PNG file in a folder named after the file.
Is transparency preserved?
Yes, for transparent GIF, WebP and APNG files. The GIF format only supports full transparency: semi-transparent edges become either opaque or transparent.
Why is the file 161 MB?
It contains the full FFmpeg, the reference video engine, with all its decoders. That is what lets it open almost any video without installing anything.
Windows says “Windows protected your PC”, what should I do?
This is normal for an unsigned independent app. Click “More info”, then “Run anyway”.
Does Video to GIF run on Mac or Linux?
No, Video to GIF is a Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit) application.