Instagram GIF Maker

Make a GIF out of video or images for your Instagram feed or stories

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Simple GIF Creator

Making an animated GIF is incredibly simple, as the tool is designed to be user-friendly and does not require any prior experience with editing.

Editing Options

Customize your GIF: merge and combine various media, overlay captions, and resize for various types of posts or needs.

Create GIFs from Scratch

Upload any type of video or images, combine them as you like with text and stickers to create your own animated GIF.

Make a GIF for Instagram

GIFs used to be the first "viral content" on the Internet long before memes became popular. The old fashion comes back. Witty GIFs are one of the best ways to become a household name and attract new followers to your Instagram profile.

To create one, you need two things: an initial video of any length or the images and some Instagram GIF Creator.

We have something even better. Our GIF creator for Instagram allows you to upload as many videos or images as you need. Moreover, it’s an online tool, thus it doesn’t require any time- and memory-consuming installation.

How to create a GIF

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Upload your files

Click "Get started" and then use the "+" button to add your media from your personal device or import them from one of your online storage accounts.

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Turn the video into a GIF

In the "Canvas" menu, select the aspect ratio you need for your Instagram GIF. Then trim your video or arrange the images in the timeline so that the overall project length is less than 30 seconds. Add text or stickers, change colors, if required.

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Save the GIF

When you are done, click "Export" and select the "GIF" option to continue. Preview your freshly created GIF! Now you can save it to your personal device or cloud storage and share it with your followers on Instagram.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Can I overlay captions to my GIFs with Instagram GIF Maker?

Yes! Use our tool to enhance your GIF with captions in various fonts, colors, and placement.

How do I create a looping GIF for Instagram?

Choose GIF format in Clideo's export settings to ensure your Instagram content loops continuously.

How do I delete specific parts from my GIF?

Split your GIF into segments and remove the segments you don't want.

Which file types can I convert into GIFs?

Our tool supports popular video formats like MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, plus image formats including JPG and PNG.

Can I control how fast my Instagram GIF plays?

Yes, use our speed slider to adjust playback from 0.25x to 4x speed for perfect timing.

How long should my Instagram GIF be?

For best results, aim for 2-6 seconds to balance quality and file size, but Clideo handles longer GIFs too.

Can I change my GIF's size for Instagram?

Yes! Clideo's built-in editor lets you crop and resize the file to fit Instagram's requirements.

Are GIFs lower in quality than videos?

Yes, due to reduced color depth and compression, GIFs offer lower visual quality, but they’re ideal for short, lightweight animations.

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