How to Make a GIF

Create animated GIFs from videos, screen recordings, or images

⚡Quick Answer

Video to GIF: giphy.com/create. Screen to GIF: gifcap.dev or ScreenToGif. Images to GIF: ezgif.com/maker. iPhone: Shortcuts app.

Go to giphy.com/create/gifmaker. Upload video or paste URL. Trim start/end points. Add text/stickers if desired. Create GIF.

💡Giphy works with YouTube, Vimeo, and video files directly.

Use Gifcap (gifcap.dev) or ScreenToGif (Windows). Record your screen, edit frames, export as GIF.

💡Great for tutorials, demos, and bug reports.

Use ezgif.com/maker. Upload multiple images, set delay between frames (100ms = 10 fps), create animation.

💡Works like a flipbook - each image is one frame.

Use Shortcuts app > search 'GIF' > 'Make GIF'. Or use GIPHY app to create from camera roll videos.

💡Live Photos can convert to GIF automatically in Files app.

GIFs are uncompressed. Reduce dimensions, cut frames, or limit colors. For large animations, MP4 might be better.

Keep under 500px wide and 5 seconds for best compatibility. Under 2MB loads fast everywhere.

Use source video at high resolution. Keep frame rate at 15-20 fps. Don't over-compress colors.

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