YouTube to GIF Converter

How to make a GIF from a YouTube video

1. Find the video. Paste a YouTube, youtu.be or Shorts link above — or just type keywords and search without leaving the page.
2. Pick the moment. Watch the video and drag the two blue handles on the timeline to mark the start and end of your clip, or press now to grab the player's current time. The clip previews itself on a loop as soon as you move either point.
3. Pick a size. Small and Medium are great for chats and forums; Large (480 px) looks best on blogs and social media.
4. Create and download. Your GIF is generated in seconds with optimized colors and file size — free and with no sign‑up.

Frequently asked questions

How long can my GIF be?

Up to 5 seconds. GIFs are heavy files — a short, well-chosen loop is nearly always better (and loads faster) than a long clip.

Is this YouTube to GIF converter really free?

Yes. No account, no daily limit for normal use, and a small Gickr badge in the corner of each GIF. Gickr has been making GIFs since 2007.

What quality will the GIF have?

Up to 480 px wide at up to 20 frames per second. We use a two-pass color palette so the GIF keeps the video's colors, and we optimize the file so it stays small enough to share anywhere.

Why can't some videos be converted?

Private, age-restricted and region-locked videos can't be fetched. If a video fails, try another one or a different segment.

Can I legally make a GIF from a YouTube video?

Short clips for commentary, reactions and memes are generally treated as fair use, but the copyright stays with the video's owner. Don't monetize other people's footage, and when in doubt, ask the creator.

More free GIF tools

• Video to GIF — upload your own video file (MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI) and trim it into a GIF.
• Make a GIF from your own pictures — upload photos and build an animation frame by frame.
• Gickr GIF maker — the classic picture-to-GIF tool, running since 2007.