Why is my GIF file so much larger than the source video clip?

GIF is a much less efficient format than modern video codecs — this is inherent to the GIF format, not something any converter can avoid. Keeping the clip short and the frame rate modest keeps the file size reasonable.

Video to GIF

Pro

Turn a short part of a video into an animated GIF, ready to share anywhere (up to 15 seconds).

How it works

1
Upload the video.
2
Select the start and end points of the clip you want.
3
Choose frame rate and output size.
4
Download the resulting animated GIF.

Video to GIF — frequently asked questions

Why is my GIF file so much larger than the source video clip?: GIF is a much less efficient format than modern video codecs — this is inherent to the GIF format, not something any converter can avoid. Keeping the clip short and the frame rate modest keeps the file size reasonable.