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How to Create a GIF from Any YouTube Video

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

Create shareable GIFs from any YouTube video directly in your browser with YTgify.

Quick Start

  1. Install YTgify from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons
  2. Open any YouTube video
  3. Click the YTgify button or press Ctrl+Shift+G
  4. Set your clip timing, resolution, and frame rate
  5. Add text overlay (optional)
  6. 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

IssueSolution
Wrong start timeWait for video to fully load
File too largeReduce duration, resolution, or FPS
Button not showingRefresh the YouTube page

Install YTgify to start creating GIFs.

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