MKV to GIF
Drop an MKV, pick the moment, and get a GIF that loops forever.
Your file stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
MKV to GIF in three steps
Drop your MKV
Up to 500 MB.
Choose the moment
Set the start, length, frame rate and width.
Download the GIF
It loops and plays anywhere images do.
MKV vs GIF, in short
MKV (Matroska) is a flexible container that can hold several audio and subtitle tracks. OBS and other recorders use it because a recording survives a crash, but phones and many editors don't open it.
GIF is an animated image format: no sound, up to 256 colours per frame, looping wherever an image can show.
You pick where the GIF starts, how long it runs (1 to 60 seconds), the frame rate and the width. The colours are chosen from your own clip, so it looks better than a generic GIF palette.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Does converting MKV to GIF lose quality?
A GIF has at most 256 colours per frame and no sound, so it's always a step down from video. Keep it short and narrow for the best result.
Does the GIF have sound?
No. GIFs can't hold sound.
How long does it take?
It depends on the length: re-encoding in the browser uses one processor core, so expect a minute or more per minute of video.
Is my file uploaded?
No. It's processed in your browser, on your own device, and never leaves it.