Convert YouTube video to GIF image - Here's how
Do you want to convert a funny video section from a YouTube video into a GIF? In this practical tip you will learn how to do it.
Create GIF from YouTube video online at makeagif.com
On the makeagif.com website, you can create short animation clips with a very user-friendly interface. Without any specialist knowledge, you can convert your own pictures and films into GIFs in addition to YouTube videos.
- Go to the makeagif.com website.
- Copy the link of your desired YouTube video into the text field and press »CONTINUE«.
- Now you can determine where the GIF should start. The maximum duration here is 10 seconds.
- On the left edge you can make further settings for the GIF, such as assigning a title, showing subtitles or activating the sound.
- Click on "CREATE GIF" at the bottom right. The animated image is ready after a few seconds. Now you can download the file or share it with friends.
Convert YouTube video to a GIF image yourself
To create HD gifs on the website, however, you need a premium account (for around 12 euros a month). Alternatively, you can create GIF images in HD quality with a video editing program. However, this is a little more cumbersome because a YouTube video, or a part of it, has to be downloaded completely. You should note the following:
- Exporting to animated GIF files is not possible with all video editing programs. The Windows Movie Maker, for example: only exports to the in-house .wmlp file.
- All other established video editing programs can do this. In our download portal you will find a list of the best free editing programs.
- Pay attention to the quality settings and frame rate of the GIF. These have a significant impact on the size of the file.
- Also make sure that you select "Animated GIF" instead of "GIF" for image compression.
In the next practical tip, you will learn how you can download YouTube videos easily and legally.