How to Create a GIF from Any YouTube Video
2 min readJanuary 15, 2025

Create shareable GIFs from any YouTube video directly in your browser with YTgify.
Quick Start
- Install YTgify from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons
- Open any YouTube video
- Click the YTgify button or press Ctrl+Shift+G
- Set your clip timing, resolution, and frame rate
- Add text overlay (optional)
- Wait for processing, then download
Settings Overview
- Resolution: 144p to 480p (lower = smaller files)
- Frame rate: 10-20 FPS (15 is the sweet spot)
- Duration: Up to 30 seconds
- Text overlay: Optional custom text
Tips
- Keep GIFs under 5 seconds for best sharing
- Use 360p for balance of quality and file size
- 10-15 FPS works for most content
- Ensure video is fully loaded before setting start time
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Wrong start time | Wait for video to fully load |
| File too large | Reduce duration, resolution, or FPS |
| Button not showing | Refresh the YouTube page |
Install YTgify to start creating GIFs.
