Screen Recording to GIF
Convert screen recordings to GIF for documentation, bug reports, and tutorials. Trim, set FPS, and resize. No upload — runs in your browser.
What problem does this solve?
GIFs are the universal format for inline demos in documentation, GitHub issues, Slack, and email. Convert your screen recording to a clean, looping GIF.
Who needs this?
- Developers creating GIF demos for pull requests and docs
- QA testers sharing bug reproduction steps
- Product managers illustrating features in presentations
- Technical writers adding animated examples to documentation
How to use this tool
- Upload screen recording
Select the MP4 or MOV screen recording from your device.
- Trim to relevant section
Set start and end times to show only the important part.
- Adjust settings
Lower FPS to 10 for smaller files, or keep 15+ for smooth animation.
- Convert and use
Generate the GIF and embed it in your docs, issues, or messages.
Upload one video file
Drag and drop files here, or browse from your device.
GIF options
Use the full tool
This guide uses our Video to GIF tool. Visit the main tool page for all features and options.
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FAQ
What FPS should I use for screen recordings?
10 FPS works well for UI demos. Use 15+ FPS for animations or fast interactions.
The GIF is too large for GitHub. What should I do?
GitHub allows up to 10MB for inline GIFs. Reduce FPS, dimensions, or clip length. Then use our optimizer if needed.