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Upload your media
Add a video, a sequence of images, or an existing GIF. The page checks the file type and displays a local preview before processing.
All-in-One GIF MakerCreate, convert and compress animated GIFs
✓ Media stays on your device during processing
Video to GIF Converter
Turn a short section of MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI, MKV, M4V or MPEG video into a smooth, shareable animated GIF. Trim the clip, resize it, change playback speed, limit colors, control looping and choose a social-media aspect ratio.
1. Add a video
No fixed file-size limit is imposed by this page. Very long or high-resolution video can exceed available browser memory; trim the clip or lower output settings if processing becomes slow.
Your source video preview will appear here.
2. Trim and optimize
Animated GIF Maker from Images
Create a GIF from JPG, PNG, WebP or BMP photos. Reorder frames, set individual timing, choose canvas size and fit style, control dithering and looping, add an optional caption, and tune GIF quality.
1. Add and arrange images
Add as many frames as your browser can handle. For large batches, use smaller source images or a lower output width if memory becomes limited.
2. Design the animation
GIF Compressor and Optimizer
Reduce animated GIF file size by resizing dimensions, lowering frame rate, limiting colors and rebuilding an optimized palette. Compare the original and compressed file sizes before downloading.
1. Upload an animated GIF
No fixed GIF-size limit is imposed. Complex animated GIFs may require substantial memory because frames must be decoded and re-encoded locally.
The original GIF preview will appear here.
2. Choose compression settings
Preparing your GIF…0%
The first conversion can take longer while the required processing components load. Keep this tab open until the GIF is ready.
Your GIF is ready
—Output file size
—Size change
—GIF dimensions
—Animation duration
Open the downloaded GIF in the destination app to confirm playback, transparency and loop behavior.
How to make a GIF online
Choose the workflow that matches your source: convert a video clip to GIF, combine photos into an animated GIF, or shrink an existing GIF for faster sharing.
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Set size and animation quality
Choose duration, width, frame rate, colors, aspect ratio, crop behavior, delay, caption or compression preset.
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Create and download the GIF
Generate the animation, compare file-size information, preview the result, and save the finished .gif file to your device.
Three powerful GIF tools in one page
Use one workspace to convert a video, animate still images, or reduce an existing GIF without switching pages. Each workflow exposes the controls that most affect visual quality and file size.
Video to GIF converter
Convert MP4 to GIF, MOV to GIF, WebM to GIF and other common video formats. Trim a specific scene instead of encoding the complete video.
Photo GIF maker
Turn JPG, PNG, WebP or BMP images into a looping animation with reorderable frames, individual delays, responsive canvas sizing and captions.
Animated GIF compressor
Compress a GIF by reducing dimensions, frames per second and palette colors while using a generated palette for cleaner results.
Social-media aspect ratios
Create square, portrait, story or landscape GIFs using fill-and-crop or fit-with-background layout methods.
Palette and dithering control
Balance gradients, color detail and file size with 32–256 colors and Sierra, Bayer, Floyd–Steinberg or no dithering.
Private on-device processing
Your selected video, images and GIF files stay on your device during normal processing. Large or long jobs still require available memory, battery power and a stable connection while the processing components load.
Best settings for video to GIF, GIF making and compression
GIF uses a limited color palette and can become very large. The best settings depend on the motion, source resolution, destination platform and acceptable download size.
| Goal | Recommended width | Frame rate | Colors | Extra advice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reaction GIF or chat GIF | 320–480 px | 8–12 FPS | 64–128 | Keep the clip under 5 seconds and crop unused areas. |
| High-quality product demo | 480–640 px | 12–15 FPS | 128–256 | Use Sierra dithering and a short loop with limited camera movement. |
| Meme GIF from photos | 480 px | Frame delay 400–900 ms | Image quality 5–10 | Use a readable caption and consistent image dimensions. |
| Compress GIF for email or website | 320–640 px | 6–12 FPS | 32–128 | Reduce dimensions first; that normally creates the biggest saving. |
| Logo or flat graphic animation | Original or 320 px | 8–12 FPS | 32–64 | Try no dithering or Bayer dithering for sharper flat colors. |
GIF maker formats and common workflows
Use the workflow that matches your source and destination. These options cover common GIF creation, conversion, editing and file-size needs without changing the established GIF output format.
MP4, MOV and WebM to GIF
Trim a short video scene, choose output width and frame rate, then encode it as an animated GIF.
JPG, PNG and WebP to GIF
Arrange multiple still images, set frame timing and build a looping animated image sequence.
GIF compressor
Reduce an existing animated GIF by lowering dimensions, frame rate or palette colors while previewing the result.
GIF resizer and crop controls
Create square, portrait, story or landscape output with crop-to-fill or fit-with-background behavior.
GIF maker with text
Add an optional caption to image-based animations with adjustable text size, color and background.
Mobile GIF creator
Use the same workflows on current Android, iPhone, tablet and desktop browsers, subject to available device memory.
Mobile GIF maker for Android, iPhone, tablets and desktop
The responsive GIF creator is designed for touch screens and small displays as well as laptops and desktop computers. Primary controls remain available on mobile while the layout changes to a simpler single-column workflow.
Make a GIF on Android
Choose a short phone video or several images, use 320–480 px output width and 8–12 FPS, then preview and download the animated GIF.
Make a GIF on iPhone or iPad
Use a current Safari or Chromium-based browser, keep the page open during conversion and choose shorter clips when device memory is limited.
Touch-friendly mobile controls
Large upload areas, scrollable tool tabs, 44-pixel minimum buttons and 16-pixel form controls improve tapping and prevent unwanted input zoom.
Browser-side workflow
Media processing runs in the browser after the required pinned encoder code loads, so source files are not intentionally uploaded to CorrectionCopy.
Low-memory device protection
Image-worker counts adapt to available hardware, and cancellation lets users stop a heavy GIF job without an arbitrary file-count or file-size cap.
Reliable mobile settings
For fewer crashes, trim videos to 3–6 seconds, start at 320 or 480 px, use 8–12 FPS and avoid processing many high-resolution photos at once.
Common uses for animated GIFs
A short GIF can explain motion quickly without requiring a video player, but it is usually less efficient than modern video formats for long or high-resolution footage.
Reaction and meme GIFs
Trim expressive moments from a video and add a short repeating loop for conversations and communities.
Software tutorials
Show a brief click sequence, menu action or interface change inside documentation and support pages.
Product demonstrations
Animate a few product angles, packaging steps or feature changes for ecommerce and portfolios.
Before-and-after animation
Alternate two or more images to compare edits, renovations, designs, charts or photo retouching.
Email and forum content
Compress dimensions and frame rate before inserting an animated GIF where file-size limits apply.
Social media graphics
Create square, portrait, story or landscape animations suited to different post layouts.
How to reduce GIF file size without destroying quality
No compressor can remove data without a trade-off. Apply the highest-impact changes first and inspect the resulting animation at its actual display size.
Shorten the animation
Remove pauses and unnecessary frames. Duration directly affects how many frames must be stored.
Reduce pixel dimensions
Changing an 1200-pixel GIF to 480 or 640 pixels can save more space than aggressive color reduction.
Lower frames per second
Most reaction GIFs remain readable at 8–12 FPS. Fast motion may need 15–20 FPS.
Limit palette colors
Use 64 or 128 colors for typical video. Flat illustrations may work well with only 32 colors.
Choose dithering carefully
Dithering improves gradients but adds visual complexity. No dithering can be cleaner for logos and UI captures.
Crop empty areas
Use a tighter aspect ratio and remove borders, letterboxing or unused background around the subject.
GIF Tools FAQ
Answers to common questions about GIF creation, MP4-to-GIF conversion, animated image quality, compression, device compatibility and privacy.
How do I make a GIF from a video?
Open Video to GIF, upload a supported video, enter the start time and duration, select width, frame rate and colors, then choose Create GIF from Video.
Can I convert MP4 to GIF online for free?
Yes. The video-to-GIF workflow accepts MP4 files and creates a downloadable GIF without a paid export step. Processing speed depends on the clip length, resolution and device.
Can I convert MOV or WebM to GIF?
Yes. MOV, WebM, AVI, MKV, M4V, MPEG and common MP4 sources are accepted. A file can still fail when it uses an uncommon, damaged or unsupported video codec.
How do I create an animated GIF from photos?
Open GIF Maker, add at least two JPG, PNG, WebP or BMP images, reorder them, set each frame delay, select canvas settings and choose Make Animated GIF.
How can I compress a GIF file?
Open GIF Compressor, upload the GIF, choose a preset or manually reduce width, frame rate and colors, then generate the optimized result and compare file sizes.
Why is my GIF file so large?
GIF stores many full or partial image frames with a limited palette. Long duration, large dimensions, high frame rate, complex motion and dithering can all increase file size.
What frame rate should I use for a GIF?
Use 8–12 FPS for most reaction GIFs and simple screen recordings. Use 15–20 FPS only when smoother motion is worth the larger file size.
How many colors should an animated GIF use?
Start with 128 colors. Use 256 for gradients and detailed footage, or 32–64 for flat graphics and stronger compression.
What is GIF dithering?
Dithering arranges available palette colors in patterns to imitate missing shades. It can improve gradients but may increase visual noise and reduce compression efficiency.
Can I crop a video into a square GIF?
Yes. Select Square 1:1 and Fill and crop. The tool scales the video to cover the square canvas and crops the excess edges.
Can I add text to a GIF made from images?
Yes. The image GIF maker includes an optional caption applied to every frame, with font size, text color and a translucent caption background.
Does this GIF maker add a watermark?
No. The exported GIF does not intentionally receive a CorrectionCopy watermark.
Are my videos and images uploaded?
The selected media is processed in your browser and is not intentionally uploaded to CorrectionCopy. The pinned processing code still has to download from jsDelivr before the relevant encoder can run.
Why does the first conversion take longer?
The processing components must load and initialize before the first video conversion or GIF compression job. Later jobs in the same page session normally start faster.
Does the GIF maker work on Android and iPhone?
It works on modern Android and iPhone browsers when the device has enough memory. Use short clips, smaller dimensions and fewer images on phones to reduce crashes or slow processing.
What is the maximum video or GIF size?
This page does not impose an arbitrary fixed local-processing limit. Practical capacity depends on available browser memory, source complexity and device performance. Shorter clips, smaller dimensions and fewer simultaneous image frames are more reliable on memory-constrained devices.
Why did the compressed GIF become larger?
Some source GIFs are already highly optimized. A new palette, different dithering or unnecessary frame-rate increase can create a larger result. Try fewer colors, lower FPS or a smaller width.
Is GIF the best format for long videos?
No. MP4, WebM or AVIF animation is usually far more efficient for long, large or high-frame-rate content. GIF is best for short loops and broad compatibility.
Which browsers support these GIF tools?
Use a current version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari. Older browsers, private browsing restrictions and strict content blockers may prevent some processing features from loading.
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