How do I turn my screen into a GIF?

You can record your screen using our professional screen recorder and download the recording as a GIF file. VEED lets you create GIFs from your recordings online. Our GIF maker lets you record GIFs on Mac and Windows devices.

How to turn a video into a GIF?

Whether you have an existing video or are recording one using our GIF screen recorder, you can turn your videos into GIFs by selecting GIF as the file format when you export your video. Make sure to explore our full range of video editing tools to create the best-looking GIF from your video.

How do I record my screen as a GIF?

It only takes a few steps! Select your layout, personalize your settings, and record your video (screen, webcam, or both). Download the recording as a GIF in the file format selection.

How long should my GIF be?

If you’re sharing your GIF on social media, like Facebook and Instagram, it’s best to keep your GIF short; less than a minute is recommended.

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Create GIFs from screen recordings to boost engagement

Use VEED’s screen recorder as an instant GIF maker app by capturing your screen. You can either record a video or screen capture your activities and turn them into GIFs! Share your GIFs on social media to boost engagement; you can resize and crop your GIF to fit different social media platforms. The best part is you can edit your GIFs using our integrated GIF editor.

Add text as captions, stickers, drawings, and more. Make sure to select GIF as the file format when exporting. Record yourself using your webcam and correct subtle eye movements in one click before you turn your recordings into GIFs.

How to use our screen-to-GIF software:

Step 1

Select a layout

Choose a layout (camera, audio, screen, screen and camera, and more) and click ‘Allow’ to give access to your screen, camera, and/or microphone.

Step 2

Start recording

Click the red button to start recording. You'll see a countdown timer before the recording starts. Don't worry if you mess up; you have unlimited retakes. You can navigate to other pages, and don't worry; you are still recording!

Step 3

Edit, correct eye movements, and export

Export your video or click on the Magic icon. This lets you use our AI eye contact tool, remove your video’s background, or use the Magic Cut feature—let our AI splice your clips and create the final video. Or click Edit and explore our full range of video editing tools.

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Watch this walkthrough of our online screen-to-GIF tool:

Record GIFs on Mac and Windows to share everywhere!

Not only can you record your screen and browser activities to create GIFs, but you can also record yourself from your webcam. Turn yourself into a GIF—and make sure to redirect eye movements to your camera using our one-click eye contact tool. VEED is the best and most intuitive GIF maker with powerful integrations; it works smoothly on all Mac and Windows devices.

All the pro tools you need in a GIF screen capture tool

Our free GIF screen recorder software is designed to make GIF creation and editing smooth for all types of content creators. Create GIF wallpapers that you can feature on your YouTube channel and social media pages—so you can get more engagement and subscriptions! You can even record yourself against a green screen and create personalized GIFs for your marketing campaigns. Or use our instant background remover!

GIF snipping tool, recording software, and more

Create GIFs, record videos, and explore our full range of tools, including our AI features. If you want, you can even create a realistic animated avatar and download it as a GIF. Create animated GIFs from your computer screen, record and turn yourself into a GIF, and personalize your GIFs to stay on-brand on your social media content. Our screen capture software has all the integrations you need to create GIFs that are sure to increase your reach.

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More than a screen-to-GIF software

VEED’s screen-to-GIF recorder lets you do so much more than just record your screen, webcam, and browser activities. It is a professional all-in-one video editor that’s perfect for creating amazing-looking videos in minutes. With so many powerful integrations, you can make VEED your official GIF maker and video editor for all your content creation needs. Make sure to explore our AI tools as well. Create talking AI avatars, remove background noise from your audio, and more—all with AI!