Free for Windows 10 and 11 · works offline
Make a GIF from a video on Windows
Turn a short clip into a GIF for chats, docs or bug reports.
How to do it with S Converter
- Open S Converter and choose Video in the sidebar.
- Drag in your video.
- Under Format, pick GIF, then use Trim to keep only the few seconds you want.
- Press Convert.
Or skip the app with Quick Convert
- Select your video in File Explorer.
- Press Ctrl + Alt + C. A wheel opens at your mouse.
- Click GIF. The converted files appear next to the originals.
The shortcut works while S Converter is running (it waits in the system tray). In the version from GitHub you can also right-click files and choose S Converter; on Windows 11 it's under Show more options.
Why S Converter
Trim first
GIFs get big quickly, so keep them short.
Smaller size
Choose a lower Resolution for a lighter GIF.
Offline
Nothing is uploaded.
Questions
Why is my GIF so large?
GIF is an old format that stores every frame. Trim the clip and choose a lower resolution to keep it small.
Can I make a GIF from photos?
S Converter makes GIFs from videos. For still images, GIF is available as an image format too.
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