Streamline Your GIF Creation Process: Simple Steps To GIFs From YouTube Videos

If you're familiar with the online world , chances are you've encountered GIFs—those captivating short video snippets that endlessly repeat. With the widespread accessibility of the internet, GIFs have soared in popularity, becoming staples in emails, personal chats, and work communications alike.
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Creating a GIF from a YouTube video is easier than you might think. Here are some hassle-free platforms that require no specialised skills and won't cost you a dime:


GIPHY :



Among the internet's darlings, GIPHY stands out as a go-to destination for converting YouTube and Vimeo videos into GIFs. You can even craft GIFs and stickers from photos. Signing up with your email is necessary, but the service is free.

  • Navigate to the GIPHY website and click on the 'Create' button located in the top right corner.
  • Paste the URL of your desired YouTube video onto the page that appears, then hit enter.
  • A new window will pop up, allowing you to trim the video and select the segment you want to convert into a GIF.
  • Click 'Continue' and give it a moment to finish converting.
  • Customise your GIF with loop options, effects, and more.
  • Once satisfied, proceed to 'Continue to Upload' or 'Download'. Follow the prompts to add tags, source URL, and save your GIF to your collection.

GifRun :



For those who prefer a quick GIF creation process sans the need for an account, GifRun is a solid choice.

  • Visit Gifrun.com and paste your YouTube video link into the designated bar.
  • Click the 'Create GIF' button and wait briefly.
  • Customise your GIF by adjusting width, frame rate, and adding text directly within the window.
  • Advanced options like speed and loop type require a free account registration.

GIFit!:


If you'd rather avoid websites altogether, GIFit! is a handy extension compatible with Chromium-based browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. While it offers swift GIF creation, customisation options are somewhat limited.

  • Install the GIFit! extension and open your desired YouTube video.
  • Look for the GIFit! button near the fullscreen option at the bottom right of the screen.
  • Define the starting and ending points, dimensions, frame rate, and quality.
  • Hit the red 'GIFit!' button, wait a moment, and download your freshly minted GIF from the same screen.