YouTube Video to GIF Converter

Paste a public YouTube link, enter the start time and clip length, choose the maximum size and frame rate, and select Create GIF. Preview the ready animation and download it with Get file.

Yes. Enter a start time in seconds from 0 through 3585 and choose a 1–15 second clip. The start must be before the end of the source. A clip that reaches the source ending can be shorter.

The maximum requested clip is 15 seconds. Shorter clips generally create smaller files and convert faster. This tool does not convert an entire long video into a GIF.

Choose a maximum longest edge of 240, 360, or 480 pixels and 5, 10, or 15 fps. The aspect ratio is preserved; smaller source content is not upscaled. Source motion also affects the final appearance.

No. Animated GIF files contain image frames and cannot include an audio track. Use a YouTube video downloader if you need both video and sound.

Yes, for accessible public Shorts. The original aspect ratio is preserved within the selected maximum dimensions, so portrait clips remain portrait animations.

GIF uses a limited color palette and the selected frame rate and size. This tool uses up to 128 colors with dithering. It cannot preserve every source color or improve missing source detail.

Use an accessible public YouTube video or Short up to one hour long. Private videos, live streams, and playlists are not supported. Files remain available for 24 hours in the same browser session. Queue, verification, and request limits apply. Each GIF is limited to 20 MiB and each clip to 15 seconds. Reduce length, dimensions, or frame rate if the file is too large.

No app, extension, or account is needed. Complete verification if requested. Your result belongs to the creating browser session and remains available for 24 hours.