How to Make a GIF from YouTube in Seconds (Free, No Watermark)
3 min readDecember 20, 2025
Most YouTube to GIF converters slap watermarks on your creations or require signups. YTgify is free, has no watermark, and takes seconds.
How to Make a GIF from YouTube
- Install YTgify from the Chrome Web Store
- Go to any YouTube video
- Click the YTgify icon in your toolbar
- Set start and end times using the timeline controls
- Click "Create GIF" and download
That's it. Under 30 seconds once you get the hang of it.
YTgify vs Other Tools
| Tool | Free | No Watermark | No Signup |
|---|---|---|---|
| YTgify | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Giphy | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| EZGIF | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (but requires downloading video first) |
| Kapwing | Limited | ✗ | ✗ |
Tips for Better GIFs
- Keep it under 5 seconds for smaller file sizes
- Choose moments with movement—static shots don't work well as GIFs
- Use high-res source videos for sharper output
FAQ
Works with YouTube Shorts? Yes.
Maximum length? No hard limit, but under 10 seconds works best.
Need to download the video first? No—YTgify handles it directly.
Try YTgify Free → — No watermarks, no signups.
