Learn how to create an animated gif from a YouTube video in our step by step guide - no video file needed! Create high quality animated gifs with just your YouTube link.
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How To Create a GIF Online
You can create GIF images with your YouTube URL for free in just a few clicks by using an online video to GIF tool. There are a variety of free and reliable options including:
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GIPHY (requires GIPHY account)
While all of these tools are free, some may require a login.
How To Turn A Video To GIF
Regardless of the tool you choose, creating a GIF file with a YouTube URL is straightforward.
To get started, paste in the link to your YouTube video. You can do this on a desktop or mobile device.
Depending on the tool you choose, you'll then need to adjust any or all of the following:
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Video start time
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GIF length
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GIF speed
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Quality (this will affect the file size)
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Width
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Frame rate
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Filters or stickers
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Add tags
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GIF title
You can also make your GIF loop continuously.
Once you've completed your adjustments, select the GIF format you wish to download from the drop down menu and click Create GIF or the Download button to download the final GIF.
How To Use Your Newly Created GIF
Once you have your new GIF, you can use it anywhere that supports the GIF file including:
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SMS texts
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Facebook Messenger
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Instagram DM's
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Discord
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Twitch
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Forums
...and more!
Sometimes this involves uploading the GIF as a file but in most cases you can simply search up the tags you selected in the GIF maker to find the GIF wherever it's hosted (this is the case for GIF hosting platforms like Tenor, GIPHY, and Imgflip).
Where To Browse Existing GIFs
Want more reaction GIFs? Most messaging platforms have a built-in GIF search option, but if you want to branch out, a few popular options include:
Is It Pronounced GIF or jif?
So, how do you correctly say GIF? According to Wikipedia, GIF is most popularly pronounced with a hard g (as in 'gig') or a soft g (as in 'gin').
How did the creator say to pronounce GIF?
GIF is an acronym for the Graphics Interchange Format, developed in 1987 by Steve Wilhite. In 2013 Wilhite stated that GIF is pronounced with "a soft g".
Is GIF pronounced like the peanut butter?
Yes - according to the creator, GIF is pronounced like Jif, the popular peanut butter brand.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a GIF from a video?
You can create an eye catching GIF using existing video content by following our step by step guide here.
Are GIFs free to use on YouTube?
GIFs are not always royalty free, so using a GIF in your YouTube video content is tricky. While it's unlikely you'll receive a copyright strike for a brief GIF insertion, it's best to check on the specific copyright status when you choose GIFs for your content.
How to do GIFs on YouTube?
You can insert stickers, GIFs, and more using YouTube Create's editor tools.
How do I create my own GIF?
You can create a GIF manually using multiple images in an image editor like Adobe Photoshop, or you can turn a video into a GIF using a free Make A GIF tool using our guide here.
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