How to Convert Video to GIF (Fast & Easy!)
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The use of GIFs has increased over time and not only on social media platforms, these interesting animations are used for various purposes like marketing, blogging, WhatsApp chats, and much more.
Though there are several online sites from where you can download the desired GIF, there is also an option to create a customized one using videos of images. So, if you too are keen to create a customized GIF, the article will look after your concerns. Learn how to make video to GIF Photoshop and using other tools. Keep reading!!
Part 1 Creating GIFs from videos using Photoshop
When it comes to any type of video editing task, the first software that comes to mind is Photoshop. Developed by Adobe, this is an excellent editing tool available for Windows and Mac. The software comes loaded with a wide range of functions that help you create desired graphics including GIFs.
Though the interface and the use of the software are a little complicated, once you get a hang of it, professional-looking files can be created in no time.
Steps to convert video to GIF Photoshop
Step 1. Launch the Photoshop software on your system and select File > Import. Next tap on the "Video Frames to Layers" option. Choose the desired video (compatible format) and tap on Load.
Step 2. Next, you need to select the Range to Import. For a few frames, choose the "Selected Frames Only" option.
Step 3. You now need to cut the frames that are not needed by going to Window and then selecting the Animation. If needed, new frames can also be added here.
Step 4. To make your animation loop forever, select Forever from the bottom left side of the animation frames.
Step 5. Next, at the upper-left corner, go to the Rectangle marquee tool and choose the section you wish to focus on
Step 6. Select the image size of the video that will make your GIF look appealing.
Step 7. Next, go to File > Save for Web & Devices for optimizing the image.
Step 8. Now select GIF at the preset section and check if the animation created is right by clicking on the Preview button.
Step 9. Finally, when all is done, click on the Save button and give a desired name to the file.
With the above steps you can make gif from video Photoshop.
Part 2 Simple Alternative to Photoshop for creating a GIF from Videos- Wondershare Filmora
The learning curve of Photoshop is quite steep and to create a GIF from videos using the tool is a complicated process involving multiple steps and especially if you are a beginner and have no prior experience of working with Photoshop software.
So, if you are looking for an alternative that is simple and fast, we suggest Wondershare Filmora Video Editor as the best option.
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Using the software videos and images in all key formats can be added to the interface for creating GIF animations. An array of editing options is available like cropping, splitting, rotating, cutting, and more. You can even add text, sound, effects, and other elements for further customization.
In a few simple steps, the software will let you create GIFs of high quality that can be used on several social media and other online platforms.
Steps to create GIF using Wondershare Filmora
Step 1. Download, install, and launch the Wondershare Filmora software on your system and then browse to import the media files from which you want to create a GIF.
Step 2. After the files are added to the interface, move them to the timeline at the bottom by dragging and dropping.
Step 3. Using the editing options you can trim, crop, rotate, and perform other functions.
Step 4. You can even add text, effects, and other elements for further customization.
Step 5. Next, choose to save the created file as GIF under the Local tab. Choose the file name and the location, and then finally tap on the EXPORT button to start the processing.
● Key Takeaways from This Episode →
●GIFs are the latest trend that is used all over social media and other online sites.
●Several software and tools can help in creating the desired GIF.
●Adobe Photoshop is one of the widely used software that can create a GIF using videos as well as images, but the process is quite complicated.
●For a simpler and quicker process of creating a GIF, we suggest using Wondershare Filmora.