How to Convert Video to GIF

Converting a video into a short GIF makes it smaller and easier to save and post on social networks, and the popularity of GIF today make them perfect for blog posts, witty retorts, or simple jokes with friends. Converting GIFs to video is easy, and there are several ways to pull it off.

Part 1: How to Convert Video to GIF Online

If you are new to the world of GIF creation one of the best sites to visit would be Online-Convert.

The site is very simply designed so the process comes naturally. All you need to do is follow these three easy steps.

Step 1: Upload a video file from your computer or paste in a URL of a video from youtube

Step 2: Choose the time when the start of the gif begins and ends

Step 3: Then click the big blue button that says “convert to GIF!”

Soon you will have your very own GIF.

If ezgif.com doesn’t appeal to you there are plenty of other gif concentrated sites that can help you convert your videos to gifs such as; imgur.com, giphy.com, and zamzar.com. These sites will have almost the same exact, easy steps as ezgif.com, but do keep in mind that whatever gifs you create can be used by other users who are subscribed to the site. So if you are just wanting to make a gif for personal use or don’t want others to take credit for your creation shy away from these sites. But if you are wanting to get your GIF out to as many people as possible than these sites would be the perfect sites to go to.

Part 2: How to Convert Video to GIF on Windows/Mac

If you feel more comfortable trying out creating a GIF without a website’s help you could create your own GIF through Photoshop.

Photoshop is a well known image editing system used by the masses in both the professional and every day world. If you want to create a GIF from video in Photoshop, heres how.

Step 1: Open Photoshop without having your video file open

Step 2: Proceed to click “File”,

Step 3: Click “Import”

Step 4: Select “Video Frames to Layers”

Step 5” When the video frame to layer box pops up, to tick the “Make Frame Animation” checkbox.

Step 6: Choose what time stamps your gif begins and ends.

Step 7: Click “File”

Step 8: Save for web and click save.

Do keep in mind that Photoshop is a system that is not free and will need to be downloaded to your computer but is compatible with both Windows and Mac.

Photoshop maybe a great software for your image editing needs but it can cost up to nearly five hundred dollars and not everyone can spend that kind of money. But there are other software to download that can cost a mere twenty dollars. You could purchase AnyMp4 or Instagiffer which is compatible with both makes or for no charge at all you could download Free Video to GIF Converter, which works exclusively with Windows. These systems are great for doing the right conversion for little to no money but be careful because these sites maybe susceptible to malware. Be sure to look over the sites reviews and see which one will work best for you.

Part 3: How to Convert Video to GIF on iPhone/Android

Sometimes the perfect moment to create the most epic GIF doesn’t happen when you are sitting comfortably at your computer. But thankfully there are ways to create a GIF on your phone wether you are an iPhone or Android user. One of the best apps to visit no matter what kind of phone you have would be GIF Toaster. On GIF Toaster, converting from video to GIF is a lot like converting on the online sites. All you have to do is follow these steps:

Step 1: Select your video

Step 2: Set the encoding options

Step 3: Click the “start encoding”

Step 4: Click the “GIF” tab after its created.

The app is easy to use and below is the tutorial video.

If GIF Toaster isn’t fitting the bill then you could try Gifx for iOS, GIF Camera for Android and Gifboom for both. With these apps you can use your phone gallery and make GIFs of your friends and family. Imagine the joy of sending a GIF of your baby nephew blowing a bubble or that funny face your friend made when they tried their first shot, the possibilities are endless.