Screen to GIF

Pick a window or tab and record it as a GIF

Max 30 seconds

Settings

Frame rate10 fps

Output width

Output height

Lock aspect ratio

Quality

Live preview

Preview appears after recording starts

GIF preview

Preview appears after generation

Free Online Screen to GIF Recorder

Record your screen directly to animated GIF. Capture tutorials, demos, and bug reports instantly. Select screen area, window, or full screen. Adjustable frame rate and quality. No watermark, no signup required. Browser-based, privacy-first screen recording.

Screen to GIF Features

Flexible Screen Capture

Record full screen, specific windows, or browser tabs. Our screen to GIF recorder lets you capture exactly what you need for perfect animated recordings.

Real-time Recording

Start and stop recording with simple controls. Watch your screen activity being captured in real-time and preview before saving as GIF.

Customizable Output

Control frame rate, quality, and output size. Optimize your screen recordings for the perfect balance between file size and animation quality.

Private & Secure

All screen recording happens locally in your browser. No uploads to servers, no watermarks, completely free. Your recordings never leave your device.

How to Record Screen to GIF

Select Screen Area

Click start recording and choose what to capture - your entire screen, a specific application window, or a browser tab.

Record Your Screen

Perform the actions you want to capture. The recorder captures your screen activity in real-time at your chosen frame rate.

Save as GIF

Click stop when done. Preview your recording, adjust settings if needed, then download your animated GIF instantly.

When to Use Screen to GIF

Software Tutorials

Create step-by-step tutorial GIFs showing how to use software features. Perfect for documentation, README files, and help guides.

Bug Reports

Record and share bugs with developers using animated GIFs. Show exactly what happens, making issues easier to understand and reproduce.

Product Demos

Create quick demos of app features for landing pages and marketing. GIFs auto-play and show functionality without video players.

UI/UX Showcases

Record interface interactions, animations, and transitions. Perfect for design portfolios and team presentations.

Social Media Content

Create shareable GIFs from interesting screen moments. Perfect for Twitter, Reddit, forums, and chat applications.

Code Demonstrations

Show code in action with screen recordings. Great for GitHub README files, programming tutorials, and tech blogs.

Gaming Highlights

Capture gaming moments and highlights as GIFs. Share epic plays and funny moments on gaming communities.

Workflow Documentation

Document business processes and workflows visually. Training materials become more effective with animated demonstrations.

Screen to GIF Tips

Record a smaller area

Choose a window or tab to keep the screen capture GIF focused and reduce file size.

Keep recordings short

5-15 seconds is ideal for a screen to GIF recorder; shorter clips load faster.

Use the right frame rate

10-15 fps works for most screen recording to GIF; higher fps for fast UI motion.

Resize before download

Lower width and height to shrink the animated GIF without losing clarity.

Hide sensitive info

Close notifications and personal tabs before you record screen to GIF.

Trim for a smooth loop

Start and end on similar frames so your screen to GIF plays seamlessly.

Why Choose Our Screen to GIF Recorder

Free and no watermark

Record screen to GIF for free and download without watermarks.

Privacy-first

All screen recorder GIF processing happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

Flexible capture modes

Capture full screen, window, or tab with one online screen recorder.

Adjustable quality and fps

Control frame rate, quality, and size for the perfect screen to GIF.

Fast export

Optimized conversion turns screen recordings into GIFs quickly.

No account needed

Use the screen to GIF tool instantly without signup.

Screen to GIF Recorder FAQ

You can record your entire screen, specific application windows, or browser tabs. The tool uses your browser's screen capture API to access any visible content on your screen.

You can record up to 60 seconds. For best results, keep recordings short (5-15 seconds) as longer GIFs create very large files. Focus on capturing the essential action.

Lower the frame rate (10-15 fps works well), reduce output dimensions, choose medium quality, and keep recordings short. Each factor significantly affects final file size.

10-15 fps is ideal for most screen recordings. Use higher rates (20-30 fps) for smooth animations or gaming. Lower rates work fine for static content with occasional changes.

GIF format doesn't support audio. The screen to GIF recorder captures only visual content. For audio, consider recording as video first, then converting to GIF.

Yes, completely free with no hidden fees, watermarks, or account requirements. All processing happens in your browser - there's nothing to pay for.

Absolutely. All recording and GIF conversion happens locally in your browser. Your screen content never leaves your device. No data is uploaded to any server.

Modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge support screen recording. Safari has limited support. For best results, use Chrome or Edge with the latest updates.

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