How to use the WEBM to GIF converter
- Choose the WEBM file.
- Set the start and length of the part you want.
- Pick the width: for screen recordings with text, 640–800 px keeps text readable.
- Make and download the GIF.
Screen recordings to GIF
Many screen recorders save WebM. GIFs of app demos are great for README files, documentation and bug reports because they autoplay. For text-heavy recordings use a larger width and a lower frame rate (8–10 fps): text stays sharp and the file stays manageable.
Good to know
Each GIF gets its own optimised 256-colour palette built from your clip, with ordered dithering that keeps gradients smooth without the flicker of error-diffusion dithering. GIFs loop forever by default. The longest clip is 30 seconds.
Supported files
MP4, MOV, MKV, WEBM, AVI, WMV, FLV, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, MPEG, MPG, TS, MTS, M2TS, VOB, OGV, MXF, ASF, DIVX, F4V, SWF, DV, MOD, TOD, WTV, RM and RMVB video, with H.264, HEVC, VP8, VP9, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, WMV, Theora and other codecs. AV1 videos cannot be read in the browser yet. Files up to 1 GB each.
Frequently asked questions
Will transparency in my WebM be kept?
No. GIFs made here use a solid background. GIF transparency is all-or-nothing per pixel, which looks poor for video.
Is the WEBM to GIF Converter free?
Yes, completely free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Files up to 1 GB each can be converted, and there is no daily limit.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Files are converted locally in your browser and are never uploaded. When you close the page, nothing is left behind.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, in Safari, Chrome and other modern mobile browsers. Short files work best on phones; for long or high-resolution videos a computer is faster.