Slow-Motion GIF Maker
Slow any clip down to 0.5× or 0.25× and export it as a smooth slow-motion GIF — no watermark, in your browser.
Drop a video to start
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Slowing a clip down draws the eye to a detail, adds emphasis, or sharpens comedic timing. This maker lets you drop the playback speed to 0.5× or even 0.25× and export the result as a looping GIF.
Bring any clip you have — it all runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and there is no watermark on the slow-motion GIF you get back.
Why slow a GIF down
A reaction lands harder in slow motion, a fast trick becomes legible, and a subtle moment gets room to breathe. Slowing to 0.5× halves the speed; 0.25× gives a dramatic quarter-speed effect.
Because the result loops, slow motion is especially satisfying as a GIF — the eye catches a new detail on each pass.
Keeping slow motion smooth
Slowing a clip stretches its existing frames over more time, so very slow speeds can look choppy. Nudging the frame rate up to 20–24 FPS keeps the motion feeling smooth at low speeds.
Remember that slowing multiplies the length: a 6-second clip at 0.25× becomes 24 seconds. Trim the source clip short before slowing it so the GIF stays a sensible length and size.
How to make a slow-motion GIF
- 1
Drop in your clip
Use any video you have. It loads locally — nothing is uploaded.
- 2
Trim it short first
Slowing multiplies the length, so start from a short clip — a couple of seconds is plenty.
- 3
Set the speed
Choose 0.5× for a gentle slow, or 0.25× for dramatic slow motion.
- 4
Smooth and export
Raise the FPS to 20–24 for smoothness, set loop to forever, and download.
Recommended settings for slow motion
Lower speed needs higher FPS to stay smooth — and a short source clip.
| For | Speed | FPS | Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentle slow | 0.5× | 20 | 480px |
| Dramatic slow motion | 0.25× | 24 | 480px |
| Detail / emphasis | 0.5× | 24 | 640px |
Tips for better slow-motion GIFs
- Trim the source clip short — slowing 4× turns 6 seconds into 24.
- Raise the frame rate to 20–24 FPS so slow motion does not look choppy.
- Set loop to forever; slow-motion loops reward a second look.
Slow-motion GIF maker — FAQ
How slow can I make the GIF?
Down to 0.25× — quarter speed — for a dramatic slow-motion effect. 0.5× gives a gentler slow.
Will the slow motion look smooth?
Raise the frame rate to 20–24 FPS. Slowing stretches the existing frames, so a higher FPS keeps the motion smooth.
Why did my slow-motion GIF get so long?
Slowing multiplies the length — 0.25× makes a clip four times longer. Trim the source clip short before slowing it down.
Does it add new frames to smooth the motion?
It stretches the existing frames over more time rather than inventing new ones; raising the FPS setting is what keeps the motion looking smooth.