Question 1

Why does this GIF look better than other converters I've tried?

Accepted Answer

This tool uses the standard two-pass ffmpeg technique: it first generates an optimal color palette for your specific clip, then applies it when building the GIF. This produces noticeably better color quality and smaller files than a naive single-pass conversion.

Question 2

What do the FPS and width options control?

Accepted Answer

FPS controls smoothness (10 is a good default for most GIFs; higher looks smoother but increases file size). Width controls resolution — smaller widths keep file size down, which matters since GIFs are typically shared uncompressed.

Question 3

Why are GIF files often so much larger than the source video?

Accepted Answer

GIF uses much less efficient compression than modern video codecs. Keeping clips short (a few seconds) and choosing a lower FPS/width is the most effective way to keep the file size reasonable.

Question 4

Why does the first use take longer than expected?

Accepted Answer

The first time you use any audio/video tool on this site, your browser downloads a ~30MB video-processing engine (ffmpeg compiled to WebAssembly), cached afterward for instant use across all audio/video tools.

Question 5

Is my video uploaded to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. Conversion happens entirely in your browser using WebAssembly — your video never leaves your device.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this GIF look better than other converters I've tried?

What do the FPS and width options control?

Why are GIF files often so much larger than the source video?

Why does the first use take longer than expected?

Is my video uploaded to a server?

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