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How to Make a GIF from a YouTube Video
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A GIF animates on its own, plays anywhere (chat, forum, social) and needs no player. Perfect for reactions and short highlights.
How to do it in YouClipy
- Paste the video URL into the editor.
- Mark the start and end on the timeline.
- Select the GIF format.
- Click Download GIF.
Quality
We build the GIF with an optimized palette at 15 fps and up to 480p — a balance of sharpness and size. Short segments (a few seconds) stay light and smooth.
Tips for a light GIF
- Use 3–6 seconds: long GIFs get heavy.
- Prefer scenes with little background motion.
- For audio, also export an MP3.
GIF export is a Pro plan feature. You can merge several segments into one animated GIF.
FAQ
- Is GIF free?
- No. GIF export is a Pro plan feature.
- What resolution is the GIF?
- Up to 480p, at 15 frames per second, no audio.