AVI to GIF
Convert AVI video to animated GIF.
Add source files
Drop a video clip to turn into a GIF.
Pick an animation tool
Convert AVI video to animated GIF.
Fine-tune
Optional — sensible defaults are already set.
About AVI to GIF
Convert older AVI video files into animated GIFs. AVI was the standard Windows video container for years, so it is common in archives of old camera clips, game recordings and legacy software demos. This tool decodes the AVI with FFmpeg, scales it to 640 pixels wide and outputs a looping GIF.
When it helps
- Rescuing a clip from an old digital camera that recorded AVI and sharing it as a GIF.
- Converting legacy game or software capture files into GIFs for a retrospective post.
- Turning a short AVI animation from an old project into a GIF for a portfolio page.
Tips
- Old AVIs are often low resolution, such as 320 or 640 pixels wide. Because output is fixed at 640 px wide, very small sources get upscaled and look soft.
- Some AVIs use codecs that are rare today. If decoding fails, the file probably uses a codec the browser build of FFmpeg cannot read.
- Interlaced footage from old camcorders may show comb-like lines on motion, since the frames are not deinterlaced before conversion.
Good to know
Quick answers about avi to gif in your browser.
AVI is a container that can hold many different codecs. Most common ones (such as MJPEG, Xvid or DivX) decode fine, but unusual or proprietary codecs may not be supported in the in-browser FFmpeg build.
Old cameras often recorded at 15 or 30 fps. Matching 15 fps or going a little lower, such as 10 or 12 fps, gives smooth motion without a huge file.
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many files you process.
No. Files are read and processed locally in your browser, so they never leave your device.
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Part of the GIF Converter collection.