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Convert WebM to GIF, right in your browser

Turn screen recordings and web videos into GIFs you can drop into docs, tickets, and chats.

Screen recordings, ready to share

WebM is the video format of the web. Browser-based screen recorders, many capture tools, and some video sites save to WebM. That makes it the format you often have when you want to show a bug, a product feature, or a quick how-to.

A GIF of that recording plays on its own and loops in places video can’t: pull requests, issue trackers, help docs, email, and chat threads.

Built for quick demos

  • Trim to the action. Drag the start and end points to cut the setup and the pause at the end. A GIF can run up to 30 seconds.
  • Crop to what matters. Use 1:1, 16:9, or 9:16 to frame one part of the screen.
  • Speed it up. A faster playback speed squeezes a slow demo into a few seconds.
  • Add a label. A short caption can explain what the viewer is looking at.

Private by default

Screen recordings often show things you’d rather not upload: dashboards, emails, or code. Snipgif converts the WebM on your device with ffmpeg.wasm, so the recording never leaves your computer.

Getting a sharp, small GIF

Screen content has crisp text and flat colors, so it compresses well as a GIF. Keep the width close to the size the GIF will be shown at, and use a lower frame rate for slow-moving demos. If the file is still too big for where you want to post it, the GIF Compressor can reduce it further.

Frequently asked questions

What is a WebM file?

WebM is an open video format made for the web. Browser screen recorders, many screen capture tools, and some download tools save videos as WebM.

How do I turn a screen recording into a GIF?

Drop the recording into the converter above, drag the start and end handles to keep just the part you need, and select Convert to GIF. A narrow crop and a lower frame rate keep screen recording GIFs small.

My WebM shows no length or won't seek. Will it still convert?

Usually yes. Some recorders save WebM files without their length. Snipgif works out the length itself, so you can still trim and convert the clip.

Why use a GIF instead of the WebM video?

GIFs play automatically and loop in places that don't play video, such as many email clients, issue trackers, documentation tools, and chat apps.

Is my recording uploaded?

No. The conversion happens on your device with ffmpeg.wasm. The converter engine (about 30 MB) downloads the first time you choose a video. Your recording is never sent to a server.