YTgify

Open-source Chrome extension

YTgify

YouTube to GIF Converter - Free, No Watermark

Create animated GIFs from YouTube videos in seconds. YTgify is a fast, no-watermark Chrome extension you can install manually and use right inside the player.

No watermark

Clean GIF export

In YouTube

Clip from the player

Local install

Chrome ZIP, about 330 KB

Install Chrome ExtensionView install walkthrough

Download v1.0.19. Manual installs update when you load a newer ZIP.

Example GIF 1
Example GIF 2
Example GIF 3

Manual install, real YouTube workflow.

Download v1.0.19, load it in Chrome, then clip GIFs without leaving the video.

Free browser tool

Already have a video file?

Convert your own MP4, MOV, or WebM clip to a GIF locally — trim, caption, and download with no watermark.

Your source video stays in your browser

Open video to GIF converter

See YTgify in live action

See it in action

YTgify adds lightweight controls directly inside YouTube, with GIF settings designed for fast sharing.

Choose Your FPS
Custom Text Overlay
Multiple Resolutions
In Player Controls
Pick the momentUse the player controls to frame the exact YouTube moment.
Tune the outputChoose FPS, resolution, and clip length for the share target.
Add contextDrop in text overlays before export when the moment needs a caption.
Share the GIFExport a no-watermark GIF without uploading your clip elsewhere.

Ready to add it to Chrome?

Download the ZIP, load it unpacked, then make GIFs from the YouTube player.

Install Chrome ExtensionView walkthrough
Open sourceGitHubBuild notes

Manual Chrome install

Install the YTgify extension

YTgify runs as an unpacked Chrome extension. The setup is the same flow developers use when testing extensions locally, and it keeps the GIF workflow right where you watch videos.

Download v1.0.19

Chrome ZIP file, about 330 KB. Manual installs update when you download and load a newer ZIP.

Common install tips

  • Extract the ZIP before loading it.
  • Choose the extracted folder, not the ZIP file.
  • Use the reload icon after loading a newer version.

Chrome install walkthrough

chrome://extensions

Step 1

Go to chrome://extensions
Chrome extensions page with Developer mode off

Double-click the screenshot to enlarge it

This is Chrome's built-in extensions manager. It is where local extensions are loaded and updated.

Developer mode starts off. You will turn it on in the next step.

Make your first GIF

Open a supported YouTube video and use the YTgify button in the player.

Verified guides

Get a better GIF on the first export

These guides are checked against YTgify v1.0.19 and cover the workflow, settings tradeoffs, and local-processing boundary.

Create a GIF step by step

Install v1.0.19, select a YouTube moment, tune it, and save the result.

Read guide →

Choose resolution, FPS, and length

Use practical starting points for smaller files, smoother motion, or clearer detail.

Read guide →

Understand local, no-watermark processing

See what stays on your device and which current product limits apply.

Read guide →
Browse all YouTube-to-GIF guides

YouTube to GIF FAQ

Common questions, answered

The short version of how YTgify works, what it costs, and what happens to your video.

How do I turn a YouTube video into a GIF?

Install YTgify in Chrome, open a YouTube video, choose the moment you want, set the GIF length and quality, then export and download the GIF. The workflow stays in your browser.

Is YTgify free to use?

Yes. YTgify is free and open source. It does not add a watermark or require an account.

Does YTgify upload my video?

No. GIF creation happens locally in your browser, so YTgify does not upload the video or finished GIF to a conversion server.

Can I add text and change GIF quality?

Yes. You can add a text overlay and adjust the frame rate, resolution, and clip timing before exporting.

Why does YTgify require a manual Chrome install?

The current Chrome release is distributed as a ZIP. After extracting it, enable Developer mode on the Chrome extensions page and load the extracted folder as an unpacked extension.

Also by the Builder

YTgify is one of Jeremy's small media and automation projects. For the full context, read the launch notes or browse the source.

Read the build notesThe launch story, traction, and how YTgify was built.View the sourceOpen-source extension code, tests, and architecture.