GIF tips
GIFs support only 256 colours per frame, so they suit screen recordings, reactions and simple animations better than detailed footage. A 5-second clip at 10 fps and 480 px is usually 1–4 MB.
Related: trim video · screen recorder · compress video
How to use the Video to GIF Converter tool
- Choose a video (MP4, MOV, WebM).
- Set start and end; use Set to current time while playing.
- Choose frame rate and width.
- Press Create GIF and download.
Why SaralKit?
- Free forever: no "credits", no trial, no premium tier, no watermark and no daily limit.
- No account, ever: nothing to sign up for. Just open the page and use it.
- No data stored: your files and the numbers you type are processed by your own browser. We never upload, store or see them.
- Works offline: once the page has loaded, most tools keep working without internet.
- Open source: anyone can read the code on GitHub.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a video to GIF?
Choose a video, set the start and end (up to 30 seconds), pick the frame rate and width, and press Create GIF. The GIF is made in your browser with no watermark.
How do I make the GIF smaller?
Use a shorter clip, a lower frame rate (8–10 fps looks fine for most clips) and a smaller width (320–480 px). GIF is an old format, so file sizes grow quickly.
Can I use it for WhatsApp, Slack or Discord?
Yes. Keep GIFs under about 8 MB for most chat apps. For longer clips, a short MP4 (see Compress Video) is much smaller and better quality.