# Convert video to GIF online

> Trim the few seconds you want, pick a size and length in the export dialog, and download a GIF that autoplays anywhere a video would not.

Turn any video into an animated GIF. Trim the moment, add a caption, choose 480, 640 or 800 px and 6, 10 or 15 seconds, and download. Free, in your browser.

- Page: https://cutluma.com/tools/video-to-gif
- Open in the editor: https://cutluma.com/editor?guest=1&tool=open
- Access: Free, no credit card, runs in the browser
- Maker: CutLuma (https://cutluma.com/)

## How it works

1. **Drop in your video** — An MP4, MOV or WebM, or a screen recording you just made.
2. **Trim and caption** — Cut down to the moment and add a line of text if you want a meme-style caption.
3. **Export as GIF** — In the export dialog choose Animated GIF, a width of 480, 640 or 800 px and 6, 10 or 15 seconds, or the whole video.

## Why CutLuma for this

- **Three sizes** — 480 px keeps the file small for chats and comments; 800 px is sharp enough for a product page.
- **Short by design** — 6, 10 or 15 seconds, or the whole clip if you really need it. Shorter GIFs load faster and loop better.
- **Text and stickers included** — Anything you place in the editor is rendered into the GIF.

## FAQ

**How big will the GIF be?**

It depends on size, length and motion. A 480 px, 6-second clip is usually a few megabytes; 800 px for 15 seconds can be tens of megabytes.

**Does the GIF have sound?**

No. GIFs are silent by nature. Export an MP4 instead if you need audio.

**Where do GIFs autoplay?**

In chat apps, email clients, GitHub issues, Slack, Notion and most CMS editors, where an MP4 would need a click.

## Related

- [How to turn a video into a GIF](https://cutluma.com/guides/how-to-turn-a-video-into-a-gif)