Video to Photo

Convert your video to a GIF image online; free

VEED's Video to Photo converts video frames to still photos, shown as cascading images of a running athlete in motion.

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NBCUniversal
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Extract frames from video

VEED's video to GIF tool lets you extract any frame or clip from a video and export it as an animated GIF — no software to download. Upload your video, trim it to the section you want, and export as GIF. Works with MP4, MOV, and other popular video formats. Share on Instagram, Facebook, or any platform that supports GIF files.

How to create a GIF image from a video:

Upload Video interface

Step 1

Upload

Upload your video to VEED. You can also drag and drop video clips into the editor

Cut and trim video interface

Step 2

Cut, trim, and resize

Select the part of the video that you’d like to turn into a GIF image. Split it from the rest of the video and delete the parts you don’t want.

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Step 3

Export

When you’re happy with your new GIF, click on Export. Make sure to select “Download as GIF” before downloading.

Learn More

‘Video to Photo’ Tutorial

Create and edit GIF images online

Trim any video down to the clip you want, crop and rotate it, then export as an animated GIF. Works in your browser — no software needed. Create as many GIFs as you want from any video.

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Add images, animated text, and more

Personalize your GIF by adding images from your photo library, placing them anywhere on the frame. Add stickers, emojis, and other elements before exporting.

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Convert videos to image sequences

Trim specific frames from your video using VEED's split and cut tools, add transitions in between, and create an image sequence. Export as a GIF or add music and export as a new video.

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More than a video to photo converter

Converting video to GIF is one quick edit in a broader content workflow. VEED is an AI video creation platform where you can generate, refine, and export videos for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Beyond GIFs, use the GIF maker to create GIFs from scratch, or bring your clips into the video editor to add captions, effects, and audio before posting. Explore everything you can do with VEED.

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