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GIF Maker & Video Cutter

Grab a funny reaction, a product demo or a quick tutorial step and turn it into a looping GIF, or simply cut the video shorter and keep it as MP4.

Using the GIF Maker & Video Cutter

1

Load a video

Open any MP4, MOV or WebM file from your device.

2

Select the moment

Set the start and end of the part you want to keep.

3

Choose GIF or MP4

For GIFs, pick width and frame rate; for MP4, the clip is cut and saved.

GIF or MP4?

Both loop on most platforms, but they behave very differently.

GIFMP4
File sizeLargeSmall
ColoursUp to 256Millions
SoundNeverOptional
Best forShort reactions, chats, docsAnything longer than a few seconds

GIF Maker & Video Cutter Questions & Answers

Why is my GIF so big?
GIF is an old format that stores every frame as an image. Use a smaller width, fewer frames per second or a shorter section.
What settings work for chat apps?
A width of about 480 pixels and 10 to 15 frames per second keeps GIFs smooth and reasonably small.
Can I just cut a video without making a GIF?
Yes. Choose MP4 and the selected part is saved as a shorter video.
Does it work with phone videos?
Yes, including vertical clips recorded on iPhone and Android.

Making GIFs That Load Fast and Look Good

GIFs are everywhere in chats, documentation and slide decks because they play automatically and loop forever. The challenge is keeping them small. A smart GIF maker gives you the three levers that matter: length, width and frame rate.

Keep it short

Two to five seconds is the sweet spot. Every extra second adds dozens of frames.

Lower the width

Most GIFs are viewed small. 320 to 480 pixels wide is enough for chats; 640 for documentation.

Fewer frames per second

10 to 15 frames per second still looks smooth for most motion and cuts the size dramatically.

For longer clips, MP4 is the better choice. Shrink it further with the Video Size Reducer, or grab a single still with the Video Frame Extractor.

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