GIFs are short looping animations. They are handy for slideshows, tutorials and reactions, and they play almost anywhere.
From photos
- Open images to GIF.
- Add at least two pictures and set the order with the arrows.
- Choose how long each picture shows and the width (320 or 480 pixels keeps the file small).
- Press Make GIF and download it.
From a video
Open video to GIF, add a short clip, choose the start, length and smoothness, and download the result. Short clips of a few seconds work best.
Keep the file small
GIF files grow quickly. To keep yours light:
- Use fewer pictures or a shorter clip.
- Pick a smaller width.
- Use lower smoothness (for example 8 frames per second) when the motion is slow.
- Avoid photos with a lot of fine detail or gradients.
When a GIF is not the best choice
For longer clips, a video file is much smaller and sharper. If you need to shrink one, use compress video.
Making sure it loops
Choose “Repeat forever” so the animation keeps playing. Turn it off for a one-time animation.