Make a GIF from video, then resize and compress it

Turn a short video or a group of images into a manageable animation without recreating the entire clip.

Choose a source

Start with the video converter when you have footage; choose the GIF maker when you have still images or separate frames. A short section usually communicates the idea better than a long loop.

Reduce size before compression

Crop unused margins and shrink the output dimensions before reducing colors or frame rate. Check readability of small text and moving subjects after every change.

Check processing mode

Ezgif offers an optional local mode for these operations. It reports a 200 MB input limit; some options may be unavailable in local mode. Use synthetic or non-sensitive files when comparing results.

Compare the options

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