Online tools are beneficial because they do not need to be downloaded, installed, or linked to a device. All you need is an account that you can log into on any computer or laptop connected to the internet with an up-to-date browser. Save links to these services for when such flexibility is essential or, simply, when you don’t have sufficient rights to install third-party software, which is often the case on corporate PCs and Macs.
Zamzar
A service for online conversion from MP4 to GIF. It can be used free of charge, but with a limit on the size of the converted file – up to 50 MB. The limit is removed when you sign up for a paid subscription, starting at €9 per month. Therefore, if you need to make a long or short animation from a video that is not compressed in terms of size, and without losing quality, you will have to shell out for a paid account. However, a free account will most likely be enough to convert PNG to GIF. The tool is available in English and can be opened in mobile browsers.
GIF Maker Giphy
A browser tool with an English-language interface, suitable for creating animations based on images, videos, and ready-made GIFs. The service is based on the capabilities of one of the most popular platforms for publishing GIFs on the Internet – GIPHY. Essentially, it is an editor for modifying, applying beautiful effects, adding captions, and otherwise personalizing animated images. There are many options, and they are free, but you will need to create an account and log in to access them. For smooth operation, it is recommended to use GIF Maker on powerful computers with the latest version of a Chrome-based browser.
Animated GIF Maker
An online tool for converting video to GIF with support for effects and simple editing. The creators of the platform have made sure to simplify the interface as much as possible. The site loads well even on slower Internet connections, and the minimalist editor works smoothly and without errors. There is no detailed help section—only a brief one, and even that has to be translated from English first, so you’ll have to figure everything out by trial and error. But with its help, you can always turn a color fragment of a movie into a black-and-white animation in a couple of clicks, add text on top, draw something, and more.
IMG2GO
A video-to-animation converter with effects and simple editing. It is nothing more than a tool that can change the file format and allow you to save a large MP4 file as a compact GIF. Features that set this service apart from others mentioned in the article include support for direct uploads from Google Drive and Dropbox, as well as its own plugins for Chrome and Firefox. All of the above is free with restrictions on file size and quantity. To remove the restrictions, you will need to pay for a subscription starting at €5.5 per month.
Ezgif
The simplest of the free online converters. It can convert video to GIF and even create GIFs with a transparent background if the source video has a transparent background. The developers have not provided any other specific settings or editing options, nor have they localized the interface into Russian. Nevertheless, it is easy to figure out how to use it. So, if you just need to change the format and want the resulting image to move, then this service will suit your needs. You can upload the source file via a link or from your computer’s memory.
