video to gif for twitter and x
cut the funniest three seconds out of a longer clip and size it for a post. pick the moment, set a size cap and we do the rest.
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how to video to gif for twitter and x
- drop a video on the box above.
- drag the start and end sliders, then press preview selection to check the loop.
- choose fit a file size and type a limit, or set frames per second and width yourself.
- press make gif, then download it.
x has capped gif uploads at a few megabytes on the phone app and somewhat more on the web, and the numbers move, so check the current help page. the preset aims at 5 mb, which is a conservative choice. the platform may also convert your gif to a looping video after upload, so extreme detail is wasted.
timelines show media at around 500 to 600 px wide, so 640 px is plenty. lower it to 480 if the file still comes out too big. a tight loop of 2 to 4 seconds reads better than a long clip, so trim to the punchline.
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frequently asked questions
what size should a twitter gif be?
keep it under about 5 mb to be safe on mobile, with a width near 640 px. limits differ between the web and the app and change over time, so test with a copy first.
can i upload a video instead?
yes, and it is usually better. x converts gifs to video anyway, and a short mp4 keeps sound and looks sharper at a smaller size.
does the gif have a watermark?
no. nothing is added, and the clip is processed on your device, never uploaded to us.