Quick answer: open Video to GIF, pick a video, drag Start to the moment you want, set the Length (up to 15 seconds), choose smoothness and width, and tap Make GIF. Save it to Photos or share it anywhere.
Settings that matter
| Setting | Options | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 0.5–15 s | 2–4 seconds loops best |
| Smoothness | 8, 12 or 15 fps | 12 fps is smooth enough and keeps size down |
| Width | 320, 480 or 640 px | 480 px looks sharp in chats without being heavy |
Where GIFs work better than video
GIFs autoplay and loop without sound in places video often doesn’t: Slack and Teams messages, Google Docs and Slides, GitHub issues, email newsletters, and forum posts.
Always free
The GIF tool has no paywall. If you make GIFs from Live Photos, use Live Photo to video first, then turn that clip into a GIF.