Create an animated GIF online

Combine pictures into an animation or extract frames from a video, then set the order, timing, loop count, and output size directly in your browser.

or drop image frames here

1–30 JPG, PNG, or WebP images · 25 MB each

Files are processed locally in your browser

A practical GIF maker with frame controls

Images or video as the source

Build a GIF from a sequence of still images or sample frames from a video format your browser can play.

Control pace, order, and looping

Reorder image frames, set their display time, choose the loop behavior, and scale the output before encoding.

Browser-side GIF creation

Frame preparation and GIF encoding run on your device, so the source files do not need to be sent to an ImageNow server.

How it works

  1. Choose a set of images or one browser-decodable video.
  2. For images, arrange the frames; for video, choose the segment and sampling settings.
  3. Set the frame timing, loop count, and output size.
  4. Create the GIF and check the animated preview.
  5. Download the finished GIF to your device.

Make a GIF from pictures or a video clip

Image mode turns each selected JPG, PNG, or WebP file into a frame and lets you reorder them. The first image sets the output aspect ratio. Fit whole frame keeps every image visible against the selected background color, while Fill frame crops the edges to fill that ratio. Video mode samples frames from one browser-decodable MP4, WebM, or MOV clip. Both modes produce an animated GIF.

Frame delay controls animation speed

A shorter delay makes frames advance faster; a longer delay makes each frame remain visible. Smooth motion usually needs more closely sampled frames, while slideshows and reaction sequences can use longer pauses. More frames and larger dimensions generally increase the output file size.

Choose an output size that fits where you will share it

You can set an output width from 64 to 1280 px; the height follows the source aspect ratio and is also capped at 1280 px. GIF stores image data for every frame, so shorter clips, fewer frames, and smaller dimensions usually make the file easier to send and load.

What browser-based GIF creation can and cannot preserve

Each frame is reduced to the 256 colours a GIF can hold, so gradients may look grainier than the source. In image mode, transparent areas are filled with the selected background color; video audio is never included. Video support depends on the formats and codecs your browser can decode. Source EXIF, camera, and location metadata are stripped from the new GIF.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a GIF from images?

For an animation, choose 2–30 JPG, PNG, or WebP images up to 25 MB each, arrange them in order, then set the frame delay and output size. A single still image can also be encoded as a one-frame GIF.

Can I turn a video into a GIF?

Yes, when your browser can play the video's format and codec. Choose a segment up to 60 seconds and a rate from 1 to 15 fps. The finished GIF has no sound.

How do I make a GIF faster or slower?

Change the frame delay. Lower delay values advance frames more quickly, while higher values keep each frame visible for longer.

Can I change the order of GIF frames?

Yes in image mode. Move selected pictures earlier or later in the list before creating the GIF. Video frames follow their timeline order.

Why is my animated GIF file large?

File size grows with pixel dimensions, frame count, duration, and visual complexity. Try a smaller output width, a shorter video segment, or fewer sampled frames.

Does a GIF made from video include sound?

No. The GIF format does not support an audio track, so only the sampled visual frames are included.

Will the GIF loop forever?

Enter 0 for continuous looping or a value from 1 to 100 for a finite loop count. Playback applications may expose their own controls, but the loop setting is stored in the GIF.

Are my images or video uploaded?

No. Source decoding, frame preparation, and GIF encoding happen locally in your browser without an ImageNow server upload.