MakeAGIF
MakeAGIF: A flexible web GIF maker for turning online videos, images, and webcam captures into GIFs. Ranked #8 of 33 in GIF Maker Software by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for web GIF creation from online video.
At a glance
- Editor score8.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forWeb GIF creation from online video
- Free planYes
- Supported platformsWeb browser; Chrome extension; API
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Converts YouTube, social video URLs, uploads, and webcam captures
- Adds captions, stickers, filters, speed controls, and ping-pong effects
- Offers web, API, and Chrome extension access
Where it doesn't
- Video-to-GIF duration is capped at 20 seconds
- Advanced features such as HD GIFs require Premium Membership
- The editor is focused on GIF creation rather than screen recording
Our verdict on MakeAGIF
MakeAGIF is a browser-based GIF creation and sharing service for individuals and casual creators. It supports GIF creation from uploaded images, uploaded videos, video URLs, YouTube URLs, social video URLs, and webcam captures. The editor also includes captions, stickers, filters, subtitles, resizing, speed controls, ping-pong effects, transparency preservation, and watermark settings. A free account adds GIF storage and management, making the product suitable for people who want to create and organize short animated clips online.
The freemium structure separates basic creation from Premium additions. The Free account includes GIF creation plus storage and management. Premium Membership adds high-definition GIFs, no advertisements, personalized watermarks, lifetime saved GIFs, ultra-fast editing and uploading, and longer video-to-GIF duration. The documented Premium duration is capped at 20 seconds, so the service is better suited to short clips than extended video segments. Buyers prioritizing higher output quality, saved-GIF retention, or additional editing speed should consider the paid tier.
MakeAGIF also fits workflows built around online video. It lists integrations with YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitch, while its Chrome extension provides browser-based GIF access and its API supports programmatic access. That combination gives casual creators several ways to source and reach content without limiting the workflow to local uploads. Choose MakeAGIF if you want a web-first tool for short GIFs from online video, images, or a webcam. Look elsewhere if screen recording is essential or if your projects regularly exceed the documented duration limit.
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MakeAGIF fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Video import | Yes |
| Screen recording | No |
| Watermark-free export | Yes |
| Transparent GIF export | Yes |
| Maximum file size | Not verified |
| Maximum GIF duration | 20 sec |
| Supported platforms | Web browser; Chrome extension; API |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | makeagif.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
MakeAGIF integrations
MakeAGIF lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- YouTube
- Vimeo
- TikTok
- Twitch
Alternatives to MakeAGIF
- EzgifA free, watermark-free browser toolkit covering GIF creation, editing, conversion, and optimization.9.4
- GGIFFA deep free browser editor for animated visuals, with no screen-recording workflow.9.2
- ImgPlayA versatile mobile GIF editor with broad media imports, exports, and sharing options.9.1
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