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# How to convert a video to a GIF on Mac

By Nikhil Barik · Published November 3, 2026

## Quick answer

macOS has no simple built-in video to GIF option. Drop a clip into Video to GIF in Toolbox, choose a frame rate and width, and click Convert. You can convert only a section of the clip.

## The built-in way

QuickTime Player and Finder do not export GIFs. The Shortcuts app can be set up to make a GIF, but that takes building a shortcut yourself, so for a one-off clip a dedicated tool is quicker.

## The Toolbox way: Video to GIF

Video to GIF converts clips into animated GIFs for chats, docs and bug reports. Choose 10, 15 or 24 fps and a width of 320, 480 or 640 pixels or the original size, and decide whether the GIF loops forever.

1. Open Video to GIF and drop one or more videos.
2. Pick a frame rate and width, and choose whether to loop forever.
3. Turn on Convert only part of each video and set the start and duration if you only want a section.
4. Click Convert and find the GIFs in Downloads.

## Tips and troubleshooting

- To make the GIF smaller, use a smaller width and a lower frame rate, and convert only the part you need. Videos are never enlarged.
- To make a GIF from a screen recording, record with Record Screen, then drop the file into Video to GIF.
- To cut the clip first, use Trim Video, which trims without re-encoding.

## Frequently asked questions

**How do I make a GIF from a video on Mac?**

Drop the video into Video to GIF, choose a frame rate and width, and click Convert.

**How do I make my GIF smaller?**

Use a smaller width and a lower frame rate, and convert only the part you need.

**Can I make a GIF from a screen recording?**

Yes. Record with Record Screen, then drop the file into Video to GIF.

**Can I turn off looping?**

Yes. Video to GIF lets you choose whether the GIF loops forever.

## Tools mentioned

- [**Video to GIF**: Turn clips into high-quality animated GIFs.](https://mactoolbox.app/video-to-gif-mac)
- [**Trim Video**: Cut the start and end of a clip without re-encoding.](https://mactoolbox.app/trim-video-mac)
- [**Record Screen**: Record a display, a window or an area, with sound.](https://mactoolbox.app/screen-recorder-mac)
- [**Compress Video**: Shrink video files while keeping them looking great.](https://mactoolbox.app/compress-video-mac)

## Keep reading

- [Video to GIF](https://mactoolbox.app/video-to-gif-mac)
- [Video](https://mactoolbox.app/video-tools-mac)
- [All guides](https://mactoolbox.app/guides)