Convert video to GIF
Paste a YouTube, TikTok or Instagram link, or upload a video or GIF file, and turn it into a high-quality animated GIF in seconds — with Arabic captions that render correctly right-to-left. Free, no downloads.
Supported platforms
How to convert a video into a GIF
1.Paste a link or upload a file
Paste a YouTube, TikTok or Instagram URL, or drop an MP4 or GIF file from your device.
2.Trim start and end
Drag the editor bar to pick your clip down to the millisecond, and control speed, crop and size.
3.Add Arabic text
Type a caption in Arabic with proper fonts, and time when it appears and disappears.
4.Download or publish
Download a WhatsApp-ready GIF, or publish it to the arabgif library with tags.
Why arabgif
- • Correct right-to-left Arabic text with bundled Arabic fonts.
- • Up to 720p quality with a live size preview before you download.
- • WhatsApp-friendly file sizes, shown in MB while you edit.
- • Completely free — no watermark, no install.
What you can make
- • YouTube video or Shorts to GIF — paste the link and pick your clip.
- • TikTok video to an animated GIF, with no extra watermark from us.
- • Instagram Reels to GIF for sharing on WhatsApp and Telegram.
- • Local MP4 files to GIF, or re-edit an existing GIF.
- • Funny Arabic reaction GIFs with your own caption.
Video to GIF FAQ
How do I convert a video to a GIF for free?
Paste the video link or upload a file on the create page, trim start and end, then download the GIF. It is completely free and runs in the browser on mobile and desktop.
Can I add Arabic text to the GIF?
Yes — the editor renders right-to-left Arabic with proper Arabic fonts, and you can time when the caption appears and disappears.
What is the best GIF size for WhatsApp?
Keep the file under 8 MB for fast sending; the editor shows the size in MB live before you download.
Do I need an account?
Downloading is available once your GIF is rendered. You only sign in if you want to publish it to the arabgif library with tags.
How do I convert a TikTok video or Instagram Reel to a GIF?
Copy the video link from the TikTok or Instagram app and paste it on the create page. We fetch the video automatically, then you pick the clip and add Arabic text before downloading.
Can I convert a file from my device without a link?
Yes — drop an MP4, MOV, WebM or existing GIF file onto the upload box on the create page and the editor opens right away.
What resolution is the exported GIF?
We start at a 480p floor and go up to 720p depending on the source video, and you can scale down to shrink the file size.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes — the site is mobile-first and runs in Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android with nothing to install.
Is there a watermark?
No watermark, and no limit on how many GIFs you make. It is completely free.
How do I send the GIF on WhatsApp?
After downloading, open a WhatsApp chat and pick the file from your gallery. Clips under 6 seconds and under 8 MB send and animate most reliably.