Video to GIF Converter
Convert any video to a high-quality animated GIF with meme text overlays. Set time range, text, width, and frame rate. Runs locally in your browser.
Free Video to GIF Converter with Meme Text — Create Animated GIFs Online
This tool converts video files to high-quality animated GIFs directly in your browser. Use the visual timeline to select your clip, add meme-style top and bottom text with custom font size, color, and outline, then download the GIF. No software to install, no server uploads, and no file size limits.
The converter uses a two-pass palette generation technique for optimal GIF quality. Pass one analyzes the video colors to build an optimized palette. Pass two applies that palette with Bayer dithering for smooth gradients and accurate colors. Text overlays are burned directly into the GIF frames during conversion.
Features
- Visual timeline with draggable handles — drag orange handles to set the exact start and end points. The video seeks to each handle position for frame-accurate selection.
- Meme text overlays — add top and bottom text with customizable font size (Small/Medium/Large/XL), color (White, Black, Yellow, Red, Lime), and optional black outline.
- Live text preview — see your text overlaid on the video in real time before creating the GIF.
- Adjustable width — set output width from 100px to 1920px (default 480px).
- Frame rate control — choose 5, 10, 15, 20, or 30 FPS.
- Two-pass palette optimization — produces higher quality GIFs with accurate colors.
- GIF preview — preview the animated GIF before downloading.
- Local processing — your video never leaves your device.
How to Convert Video to GIF
- Click the upload area or drag a video file into it.
- Drag the orange timeline handles to set your start and end points.
- Optionally expand "Add Meme Text" to type top/bottom text and choose font size, color, and outline.
- Adjust the output width and frame rate as needed.
- Click Create GIF. The first use downloads the video processor (~31MB, cached afterwards).
- Preview the GIF and click Download to save it.
Tips for Smaller GIFs
- Keep the time range short — 3 to 5 seconds is ideal for GIFs.
- Use a smaller width — 320px or 480px produces much smaller files than 1080px.
- Lower the frame rate — 10 FPS is smooth enough for most GIFs and half the size of 20 FPS.
Privacy
Your video is processed entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. No video data or metadata is sent to any server. The generated GIF exists only in your browser memory until you download it or close the page.
Related Tools
- Video Trimmer — cut and trim video clips in your browser.
- Video Compressor — reduce video file size online.
- Video Screenshot Generator — generate screenshot grids from video files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free?
Yes. It is completely free with no limits and no signup required.
Does my video get uploaded?
No. Your video stays on your device. All conversion happens locally in your browser.
How do I add meme text to my GIF?
After uploading a video, expand the "Add Meme Text" panel. Type your top and bottom text, choose the font size, color, and toggle the outline on or off. The text is burned into the GIF during conversion.
Why are GIF files so large?
GIF is an uncompressed animation format. A 5-second clip at 480px wide and 10 FPS typically produces a 2-5MB GIF. Reduce width, FPS, or duration to shrink the file.
What video formats work?
MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, and most other common video formats.
Why is GIF creation slow?
The tool uses a two-pass process for high quality. Pass one generates an optimized color palette, pass two creates the GIF with text overlays. This produces significantly better results than single-pass conversion.
Can I convert the entire video to GIF?
Yes, but it is not recommended for long videos. GIF files grow very large with duration. For best results, select a 3-10 second clip.