To make a GIF on Android, open the MobileStudio Video to GIF tool in Chrome, choose a video from your gallery, set the start, length, and size limit, and download the GIF. It works on every Android phone. Samsung Galaxy phones can also make GIFs straight from the Gallery's video player.
The short answer
| Phone | Easiest way | Size limit? |
|---|---|---|
| Any Android | Video to GIF in Chrome | Yes: 1, 5, or 10 MB |
| Samsung Galaxy | Gallery, play video, GIF button | No |
| Any, from the camera | Gboard's GIF maker | No |
How do I make a GIF from a video on Android?
- Open Chrome and go to Video to GIF.
- Tap the drop area and pick the video.
- Set the Start and Length (up to 10 seconds).
- Choose a Size target and, optionally, the Width and Frame rate.
- Tap Create GIF and download it.
The GIF saves to your Downloads folder. If the first version is over your size limit, the tool rebuilds it smaller automatically.
How do I make a GIF on Samsung?
On many Galaxy phones:
- Open the video in Gallery and tap to play it.
- Tap GIF (in some versions, open the three-dot menu or the video editor first).
- Drag the start and end, choose the speed or loop style, and tap Save.
Samsung's GIF guide shows the feature, and its Gallery guide covers the editor. The menu location varies by One UI version.
Can Google Photos make a GIF?
Google Photos can create animations from a series of photos, but it doesn't convert a video into a GIF directly. Its video editor trims, crops, and stabilizes, as Google's editing help explains. Use the browser tool for video-to-GIF.
How do I make a GIF with Gboard?
If you use Google's Gboard keyboard, open it in a chat, tap the GIF or sticker button, and look for the option to make your own. It records a short clip with the front camera and turns it into a GIF you can send right away. It's fun for reactions, but you can't pick an existing video or control the size.
Which Android method should I use?
For a GIF from a video you already have, the browser tool is the most reliable, because it works the same on every phone and fits a size limit. Samsung's Gallery option is quickest on a Galaxy. Gboard suits quick selfie reactions.
How do I send a GIF on Android?
GIFs play in Messages, WhatsApp, Gmail, and most chat apps. Share the file from Files > Downloads, or attach it from your gallery. Some apps convert GIFs to short videos to save data; that's normal.
How do I keep the GIF small on Android?
| Setting | Smaller choice |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 to 5 seconds |
| Width | 320 or 480 px |
| Frame rate | 8 or 10 fps |
| Size target | 1 or 5 MB |
More tips in how to make a GIF smaller.
Can I make a GIF from a screen recording on Android?
Yes. Record your screen, trim it, and convert it. GIFs of app features are great for chats and bug reports. See how to screen record on Android and how to turn a screen recording into a GIF.
Where MobileStudio fits
Video to GIF is one of our free tools. MobileStudio, on Google Play, turns screen recordings into polished app demo videos. Get MobileStudio.
Quick FAQ
How do I turn a video into a GIF on Android?
Open Video to GIF in Chrome, pick the video, set the clip, and tap Create GIF.
Does Samsung have a GIF maker?
Yes. Many Galaxy phones can make a GIF from the Gallery's video player.
Where are GIFs saved on Android?
In Downloads from the browser tool, or in the Gallery from Samsung's maker.
Why won't my GIF animate on Android?
Some gallery apps show only the first frame. Open it in Chrome or a chat app to see it move.
Is there a free GIF maker for Android?
Yes. The browser tool is free and needs no install.
