Convert video to GIF
Uses a two-pass palette technique for noticeably cleaner GIFs than a naive one-shot conversion.
Drop a file to convert to GIF
or click to browse
How it works
Drop your video clip in. WavyVid reads it and builds an optimized color palette from the actual footage.
It re-encodes the clip against that palette at a GIF-friendly frame rate and resolution for a clean, dither-free result.
Download the GIF, or preview it right on the page before saving.
When you'd use this
- You want to share a short reaction or highlight clip in a Slack thread or forum that doesn't support video embeds.
- You're filing a bug report and want a looping GIF showing the repro steps instead of attaching a video file.
- You need a silent, auto-playing loop for a README, blog post, or documentation page.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my GIF look better here than from other converters?
Most quick converters skip palette generation and just dump 256 fixed colors onto your footage, which causes visible banding. WavyVid generates a palette from your actual clip first, then encodes against it — the same technique ffmpeg's own documentation recommends for quality GIFs.
Does the GIF include audio?
No — the GIF format itself doesn't support audio tracks, so this conversion always drops sound. If you need the audio too, convert to MP4 instead and keep the clip as a short video.
Why is my GIF file so much bigger than the source video?
GIF is a much less efficient format than modern video codecs, so even a short, low-resolution clip can outsize its MP4 source. Keeping clips brief and this tool's default 480px width in mind will keep sizes reasonable.
Is there a length limit?
No hard limit, but GIF file size grows quickly with duration — clips over 30 seconds may take longer and produce a large file.
Should I trim my clip before converting?
Yes — trimming to just the moment that matters first (use the trim tool) keeps both the conversion time and the resulting file size down significantly.